The cheapest and fastest trains from Cambridge to Burgess Hill
Cheapest price
£25
Average price
£35
Fastest journey
2 h 12 m
Average duration
2 h 18 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
139 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cambridge to Burgess Hill is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cambridge to Burgess Hill will cost around £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.
Of the 2 trains that leave Cambridge for Burgess Hill 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 139 km distance in an average of 2 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 12 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 23 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.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Cambridge to Burgess Hill
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Burgess Hill among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £25.
Distance: 139 km
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£51 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Cambridge to Burgess Hill train times
The table below shows live departures for Cambridge to Burgess Hill trains for tomorrow, Saturday 29 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:23 Cambridge | 2h23 | 06:46 Burgess Hill | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:53 Cambridge | 2h12 | 11:05 Burgess Hill | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cambridge to Burgess Hill
Trains from Cambridge to Burgess Hill run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:54, the last at 22:44. The fastest train covers the 139 km distance in 2h 12m.
Distance 139 km |
Average train duration 2h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 2h 12m |
First train 04:54 |
Last train 22:44 |
Train companies: Thameslink, Great Northern from Cambridge to Burgess Hill trainsThameslink, Great Northern trains will get you between Cambridge and Burgess Hill from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Cambridge to Burgess Hill train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cambridge to Burgess Hill by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Burgess Hill, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Cambridge and Burgess Hill
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:10 - 23:00 Saturday 05:10 - 23:00 Sunday 07:00 - 22:55
- Car Park: Premium Bay
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4. The accessible toilets are on platform 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1, 4 and 7
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle point is by the Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses depart from the front of the station
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Details of the nearest taxi will be supplied by station staff
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Station foyer
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting rooms are available on each platform
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Adjacent station building.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 2878
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From bus stop on station forecourt.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:35 Saturday 06:40 - 20:00 Sunday 09:00 - 16:35
- Type of shops available: There is a newsagent located next to the booking hall, on the bridge
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- 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
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: A heated waiting area is available on platform 2
- Storage location: Station front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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