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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.
Cheapest price on 20 Oct
£198
Average ticket price on 20 Oct
£200
Fastest journey on 20 Oct
3 h 22 m
Average journey duration on 20 Oct
3 h 28 m
Trains on 20 Oct
9
Distance
315 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester 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 Manchester to Burgess Hill will cost around £200 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £198.
To travel from Manchester to Burgess Hill you need to make at least one change.










Take a train from Manchester to Burgess Hill and enjoy the approximately 315 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 05:05, the last at 22:15.
Distance 315 km |
First train 5:05 |
Last train 22:15 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 1 day |
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Burgess Hill trains for today, Monday 19 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 22:15 Manchester | 7h41 | 5:56 Burgess Hill | 1 change | |
| Tuesday 20 October | |||||
![]() | 5:05 Manchester | 3h52 | 8:57 Burgess Hill | 1 change | |
![]() | 5:55 Manchester | 3h32 | 9:27 Burgess Hill | 1 change | |
![]() | 6:15 Manchester | 3h50 | 10:05 Burgess Hill | 2 changes | |
![]() | 6:55 Manchester | 3h32 | 10:27 Burgess Hill | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:35 Manchester | 3h22 | 10:57 Burgess Hill | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:55 Manchester | 3h32 | 11:27 Burgess Hill | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:15 Manchester | 3h50 | 12:05 Burgess Hill | 2 changes | |
![]() | 8:35 Manchester | 3h22 | 11:57 Burgess Hill | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:55 Manchester | 3h32 | 12:27 Burgess Hill | 1 change | |
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Discover the best of Burgess Hill — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Burgess Hill trip today.
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 Manchester 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 Manchester to Burgess Hill trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Wivelsfield station pair, with some services arriving at Burgess Hill. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Burgess Hill train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Wivelsfield is 1 km from Burgess Hill city centre. Public transport options include:
Wivelsfield has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Ticket office support is available at Wivelsfield.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Wivelsfield: Parking, WC.
Available at Wivelsfield: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wivelsfield: 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.
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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