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Compare train and coach for Harpenden to Burgess Hill
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Harpenden to Burgess Hill among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, and a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 97 km
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Harpenden to Burgess Hill
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Harpenden to Burgess Hill run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:11, the last at 23:17. The fastest train covers the 97 km distance in 1h 36m.
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 97 km |
Average train duration 1h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 36m |
First train 00:11 |
Last train 23:17 |
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: Thameslink from Harpenden to Burgess Hill trainsThameslink trains will get you between Harpenden and Burgess Hill from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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
1h 36m
Cheapest Price
£12
Thameslink frequency
5 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
Family area
FAQs: Harpenden to Burgess Hill train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Harpenden 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.
Yes, a day trip from Harpenden to Burgess Hill is feasible with a travel time of 1h 36m and a distance of 97 km. Trains run 5 times per day.
Burgess Hill can be comfortably explored in one to two days, allowing visitors to enjoy local attractions and nearby countryside.
Booking trains from Harpenden to Burgess Hill in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Yes, there is a direct train between Harpenden and Burgess Hill. The service operates 4 times per day, provided by Thameslink.
The cost of a train ticket from Harpenden to Burgess Hill can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £12, while the average price tends to be around £37.
The cheapest way to get from Harpenden to Burgess Hill is by train, costing approximately £12.
The train station in Harpenden that goes to Burgess Hill is Harpenden station (HPD), and it arrives at Burgess Hill station (BUG).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Harpenden to Burgess Hill.
Yes, you can take the train from Harpenden to Burgess Hill.
The train distance from Harpenden to Burgess Hill is 97 km.
The train journey from Harpenden to Burgess Hill covers a distance of 97 km and takes approximately 1h 36m. Trains run 5 per day.
To get from Harpenden to Burgess Hill, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The first train from Harpenden to Burgess Hill leaves at 0:11.
The last train from Harpenden to Burgess Hill departs at 23:17.
Trains from Harpenden to Burgess Hill run approximately 5 times per day.
There is no night train service from Harpenden to Burgess Hill.
The train journey from Harpenden to Burgess Hill offers a mix of urban and rural views, with scenic stretches featuring rolling countryside, picturesque villages, and glimpses of the South Downs.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Harpenden and Burgess Hill
Harpenden
Burgess Hill
The major train station for departures in Harpenden is Harpenden. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Harpenden for your trip from Harpenden to Burgess Hill.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:15 Saturday 06:15 - 19:15 Sunday 07:15 - 20:15
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Coffee shop
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 A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the front of the station Ticket Office entrance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink 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: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Platform 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting areas are available on platform 1, 2 and 3
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 and 4 and station car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
The major train station for arrivals in Burgess Hill is Burgess Hill. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Burgess Hill for your journey to Burgess Hill from Harpenden.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDining
ATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike 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
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