How to get to Burgess Hill from Edinburgh

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Compare coach and train for Edinburgh to Burgess Hill

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Burgess Hill among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £54 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 7m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £54, while a train costs an average of £120.

Distance: 591 km

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£120

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£54

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£110

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6h 7m

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5h 37m

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30m

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11h 53m

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11h 23m

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8h 10m

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Compare ways to travel from Edinburgh to Burgess Hill

Compare the available ways to get from Edinburgh to Burgess Hill, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Burgess Hill is a coach with an average price of £54.

This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Burgess Hill:

A coach is £66 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Burgess Hill costing on average £120.

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Burgess Hill is by train with an average journey time of 6h 7m.

Other travel options to Burgess Hill take longer:

Coach takes on average 11h 53m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Edinburgh and Burgess Hill including taking a coach and train.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 2h 33m sooner (5h 37m by train vs 8h 10m by car). Tickets start at around £120 compared to roughly £110 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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from Edinburgh to Burgess Hill

How to get to Burgess Hill from Edinburgh by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Burgess Hill is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    2 changes

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    2 changes

Fastest

  • National Express
    4 changes

Other options

  • National Express
    2 changes
  • FlixBus
    3 changes

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Best day trips from Burgess Hill by train

The most popular day trips by train from Burgess Hill are Brighton, Crawley and London. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Burgess Hill on Omio.

A view of Brighton

Day trip from Burgess Hill to Brighton by train

Why visit Brighton for the day?

Brighton is a lively seaside city known for its pebble beach, Victorian pier and the Royal Pavilion. Its bohemian lanes, independent shops and strong arts scene give it a relaxed but energetic character.

A view of Crawley

Day trip from Burgess Hill to Crawley by train

Why visit Crawley for the day?

Crawley is a modern West Sussex town best known for its close connection to Gatwick Airport and its post-war New Town layout. It mixes shopping and business districts with green spaces, giving it a practical but relaxed character.

A view of London

Day trip from Burgess Hill to London by train

Why visit London for the day?

London blends royal history with modern city life, known for its museums, theatre and global food scene. Along the Thames, grand landmarks sit beside diverse neighbourhoods shaped by finance, fashion and contemporary culture.

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FAQs: Edinburgh to Burgess Hill

Travel to Burgess Hill easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Edinburgh to Burgess Hill.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Edinburgh and Burgess Hill including taking a coach and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Burgess Hill is a coach with an average price of £54.

This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Burgess Hill:

A coach is £66 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Burgess Hill costing on average £120.

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Burgess Hill is by train with an average journey time of 6h 7m.

Other travel options to Burgess Hill take longer:

Coach takes on average 11h 53m.

The Edinburgh to Burgess Hill distance is approximately 591 km.
The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Burgess Hill is:
  • Around 3 coaches per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Burgess Hill as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Edinburgh to Burgess Hill:
  • Coaches mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park).
  • Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Burgess Hill station (BUG).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Edinburgh to Burgess Hill, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Burgess Hill by coach.
  • Travel with London North Eastern Railway to go to Burgess Hill by train.
Omio customers who travel from Edinburgh to Burgess Hill often also extend their vacation to go to London Bridge (LBG), Brighton station (BTN), London Victoria (VIC), Farringdon (ZFD), City Thameslink (CTK). Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Burgess Hill and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Edinburgh to Burgess Hill, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
Burgess Hill can be comfortably explored in one to two days, allowing visitors to enjoy local attractions and nearby countryside.

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