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Compare train for Burgess Hill to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Burgess Hill to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £147 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 27m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £147, while a train costs an average of £147.
Distance: 209 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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£147 Average Price Cheapest | £43 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 7m sooner (2h 57m by train vs 3h 4m by car). Tickets start at around £147 compared to roughly £43 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get to Birmingham from Burgess Hill by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Burgess Hill to Birmingham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:123h26Burgess Hill9:38Birmingham£1311One-way2 changes
Cheapest
6:123h26Burgess Hill9:38Birmingham£1311One-way2 changes
Fastest
10:252h31Burgess Hill12:56Birmingham£1581One-way1 change
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7:123h26Burgess Hill10:38Birmingham£1311One-way2 changes
17:123h26Burgess Hill20:38Birmingham£1311One-way2 changes
8:423h31Burgess Hill12:13Birmingham£1311One-way2 changes
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- Around 17 coaches per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Burgess Hill and Birmingham as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Burgess Hill station (BUG) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Coaches mostly depart from Hickstead, A2300 (Restaurant "The castle inn") and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, Thameslink to go to Birmingham by train.
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