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The cheapest and fastest trains from Burgess Hill to Reading
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£46
Average price
£47
Fastest journey
2 h 11 m
Average duration
2 h 20 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
80 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Burgess Hill to Reading is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Burgess Hill to Reading will cost around £47 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £46.
Fast trains
Of the 2 trains that leave Burgess Hill for Reading every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 80 km distance in an average of 2 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 29 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
04:222h11
Burgess Hill06:33Reading
£461One-way
0 changes
04:422h29
Burgess Hill07:11Reading
£471One-way
0 changes
04:222h11
Burgess Hill06:33Reading
£461One-way
0 changes
04:422h29
Burgess Hill07:11Reading
£471One-way
0 changes
Live departures
Burgess Hill to Reading train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 03:35
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:22 Burgess Hill | 2h11 | 06:33 Reading | 0 changesdirect | |
| 04:42 Burgess Hill | 2h29 | 07:11 Reading | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Burgess Hill to Reading
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Burgess Hill to Reading run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £43 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 80 km |
Average train duration 1h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £43 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 8m |
First train 00:19 |
Last train 17:44 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Thameslink, Southern from Burgess Hill to Reading trainsGreat Western Rail, Thameslink, Southern trains will get you between Burgess Hill and Reading from £43. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 8m
Cheapest Price
£43
Great Western Rail frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Thameslink
About
Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 46m
Cheapest Price
£53
Thameslink frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Southern
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 50m
Cheapest Price
£56
Southern frequency
15 a day
FAQs: Burgess Hill to Reading train
FAQs: Travel by train from Burgess Hill to Reading easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Burgess Hill to Reading.
Booking trains from Burgess Hill to Reading in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Burgess Hill to Reading can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £43, while the average price tends to be around £46.
The cheapest way to get from Burgess Hill to Reading is by train, costing approximately £43.
The train station in Burgess Hill that goes to Reading is Burgess Hill station (BUG), and it arrives at Reading station (RDG).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Burgess Hill to Reading.
Yes, you can take the train from Burgess Hill to Reading.
The train distance from Burgess Hill to Reading is 80 km.
To travel from Burgess Hill to Reading, you can take a train.
The train journey from Burgess Hill to Reading covers a distance of 80 km and takes approximately 2h 8m. Trains run 5 per day.
The first train from Burgess Hill to Reading leaves at 0:19.
The last train from Burgess Hill to Reading departs at 17:44.
Trains from Burgess Hill to Reading run approximately 5 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Burgess Hill to Reading.
There is no night train service from Burgess Hill to Reading.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Burgess Hill and Reading
Burgess Hill
Reading
The major train station for departures in Burgess Hill is Burgess Hill. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Burgess Hill for your trip from Burgess Hill to Reading.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:35 Saturday 06:40 - 20:00 Sunday 09:00 - 16:35
Shopping
- Type of shops available: There is a newsagent located next to the booking hall, on the bridge
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: YES
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B2 station: Step-free access to both platforms via separate entrances. Step-free route between platforms via the street, steep in places (over 400m and gradient above 1:10). Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: A heated waiting area is available on platform 2
Bike Parking
- Storage location: Station front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Amenities at train station
ParkingAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 06:10 - 19:35 Sunday 09:10 - 16:45
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station: Step free access to platform 2 (to Brighton/Lewes) via ramp accessed from Gordon Road. Steps only to platform 1 (to London). No step free access between platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is between the booking hall and the subway entrance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: A heated waiting area is available in the ticket office. Shelters available on platform 1 and 2
Bike Parking
- Storage location: Station front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
The major train station for arrivals in Reading is Reading. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Reading for your journey to Reading from Burgess Hill.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWC
HotelLoungeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 22:45 Saturday 05:30 - 22:45 Sunday 07:15 - 22:45 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are sold at the following times only: Mon - Sat 08:00 - 20:00 and Sun 09:00 - 20:00
Parking
- Car Park: Multi Storey Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: platforms can be reached via lift and bridge, ticket office is step free.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxi are available at the station entrance. please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office and at the car park.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Toilets are located on Station Platforms and in The Brunel Arcade building
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station, underground short stay car park and long stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Reading
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the North side of the station
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