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Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft
Compact local museum in Ditchling covering village history, crafts and community life close to Burgess Hill.
The table below shows live departures for Dartford to Burgess Hill trains for today, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 4:50 Dartford | 1h37 | 6:27 Burgess Hill | 1 change | |
![]() | 5:16 Dartford | 1h49 | 7:05 Burgess Hill | 2 changes | |
![]() | 5:20 Dartford | 1h37 | 6:57 Burgess Hill | 1 change | |
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Trains from Dartford to Burgess Hill run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £51 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:10, the last at 09:27. The fastest train covers the 59 km distance in 1h 36m.
Distance 59 km |
Average train duration 1h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £51 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 36m |
First train 6:10 |
Last train 9:27 |
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Compact local museum in Ditchling covering village history, crafts and community life close to Burgess Hill.
Local heritage museum charting Burgess Hill’s growth, industries and daily life through objects, archives and displays.
House museum in nearby Hassocks displaying Bloomsbury paintings, interiors and decorative arts in a lived-in setting.
South Downs beauty spot near Burgess Hill with panoramic views, open chalk grassland and rewarding walking routes.
Large public park with lake, woodland, open lawns and the town’s miniature railway. Ideal for relaxed walks.
Popular town park with formal gardens, play areas, sports facilities and easy access from the centre.
A Sussex ale brewed with local malt and hops. It is a defining county drink and a staple in pubs across the Burgess Hill area.
A rich fruit cake packed with dried vine fruits, spices and suet. Long linked with Sussex home baking and festive tables.
A classic county pudding made with suet pastry, butter, sugar and a whole lemon. Traditional Sussex comfort food with a distinctive sharp-sweet centre.
Popular casual Indian restaurant known for curries, tandoori dishes and friendly service in a relaxed town-centre setting.
Traditional pub dining with British classics, Sunday roasts and local drinks in a historic, cosy atmosphere.
Stylish restaurant serving modern British and European dishes with cocktails, suited to relaxed dinners and social evenings.
Moderate for southern England. Accommodation and dining cost more than in smaller UK towns, but local buses and casual meals remain fairly manageable for visitors.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up for taxis. Cafés and pubs usually do not require tips, but small change is appreciated.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dartford 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.

Most Dartford to Burgess Hill trains use the Dartford to Burgess Hill station pair. Use this guide to compare Dartford and Burgess Hill train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Dartford has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Dartford.
ATMs are available at Dartford.
Ticket office support is available at Dartford. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dartford: Parking, WC.
Available at Dartford: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dartford: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: 2 x in booking hall, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Burgess Hill has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Burgess Hill.
Wi-Fi is available at Burgess Hill. ATMs are available at Burgess Hill.
Ticket office support is available at Burgess Hill.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Burgess Hill: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Burgess Hill: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Burgess Hill: 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.
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