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Historic house museum presenting Bloomsbury Group interiors, art, and garden design in a deeply influential creative setting.
Cheapest price on Aug 29
$8
Average ticket price on Aug 29
$20
Fastest journey on Aug 29
1 h 40 m
Average journey duration on Aug 29
1 h 51 m
Buses on Aug 29
28
Distance
61 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London to Burgess Hill is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Burgess Hill will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $8.
On Sat, Aug 29, we found 28 buses from London to Burgess Hill, including 23 direct services.
On Sat, Aug 29 the direct buses cover the 61 km distance in an average of 1 h 51 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 40 m .
On Sat, Aug 29 the slowest buses will take 2 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Burgess Hill among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 22m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, while a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 37 miles (61 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$10 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 20m Average total duration 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 22m Average total duration Fastest 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Burgess Hill:
A bus is $17 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Burgess Hill costing on average $27 (€22).
Other travel options to Burgess Hill take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 50m.
Tickets start at around $10 (€8) compared to roughly $34 (€27) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $23 (€19). The journey takes 1h 50m versus 1h 46m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by National Express, FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 2h21 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
The table below shows live departures for London to Burgess Hill buses for today, Friday, August 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 2:30 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 2h15 | 4:45 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 3:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 6:00 PM Hickstead, A2300 (Restaurant "The castle inn") | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 4:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h10 | 7:10 PM Hickstead, A2300 (Restaurant "The castle inn") | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 5:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h05 | 8:05 PM Hickstead, A2300 (Restaurant "The castle inn") | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 6:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 8:45 PM Hickstead, A2300 (Restaurant "The castle inn") | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 7:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h35 | 9:35 PM Hickstead, A2300 (Restaurant "The castle inn") | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 2h40 | 11:05 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 1 transfer | |
NX025 | 8:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h35 | 11:05 PM Hickstead, A2300 (Restaurant "The castle inn") | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 10:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h20 | 12:20 AM Hickstead, A2300 (Restaurant "The castle inn") | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 11:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h21 | 2:20 AM Hickstead, A2300 (Restaurant "The castle inn") | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 1:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h40 | 3:10 AM Hickstead, A2300 (Restaurant "The castle inn") | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 2:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h40 | 4:10 AM Hickstead, A2300 (Restaurant "The castle inn") | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 3:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h30 | 6:00 AM Hickstead, A2300 (Restaurant "The castle inn") | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:55 AM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 1h55 | 6:50 AM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 7:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h35 | 9:35 AM Hickstead, A2300 (Restaurant "The castle inn") | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 8:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h35 | 10:35 AM Hickstead, A2300 (Restaurant "The castle inn") | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:25 AM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 1h55 | 10:20 AM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 9:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h40 | 11:40 AM Hickstead, A2300 (Restaurant "The castle inn") | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 10:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h40 | 12:40 PM Hickstead, A2300 (Restaurant "The castle inn") | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 2h05 | 12:05 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX032 · NX025 | 10:20 AM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 3h20 | 1:40 PM Hickstead, A2300 (Restaurant "The castle inn") | 1 transfer | |
NX025 | 11:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h40 | 1:40 PM Hickstead, A2300 (Restaurant "The castle inn") | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX032 · NX025 | 11:20 AM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 3h20 | 2:40 PM Hickstead, A2300 (Restaurant "The castle inn") | 1 transfer | |
NX025 | 12:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h40 | 2:40 PM Hickstead, A2300 (Restaurant "The castle inn") | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:10 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 2h10 | 2:20 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX032 · NX025 | 12:20 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 3h25 | 3:45 PM Hickstead, A2300 (Restaurant "The castle inn") | 1 transfer | |
NX025 | 1:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 3:45 PM Hickstead, A2300 (Restaurant "The castle inn") | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX032 · NX025 | 1:50 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 3h50 | 5:40 PM Hickstead, A2300 (Restaurant "The castle inn") | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from London to Burgess Hill run on average 54 times per day, taking around 1h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 53 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest bus covers the 37 miles (61 km) distance in 2h 5m.
Distance 37 miles (61 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 54 |
Direct buses 53 |
Fastest bus 2h 5m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:57 PM |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 49 days |
Discover the best of Burgess Hill — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Burgess Hill trip today.
Historic house museum presenting Bloomsbury Group interiors, art, and garden design in a deeply influential creative setting.
Volunteer-run local museum covering the town’s growth, industries, and everyday life through photographs, objects, and community stories.
Regional museum with archaeology, natural history, and decorative arts collections, offering a broader Sussex context near Burgess Hill.
Major town park with open lawns, play areas, and event space, making it one of Burgess Hill’s most useful green escapes.
Popular family park with a boating lake, miniature railway, and broad recreation facilities in a spacious suburban setting.
Woodland and meadow reserve with accessible paths, wildlife interest, and a calm atmosphere valued by local walkers.
A Sussex staple of fresh white fish in parsley sauce, once linked to the county’s fishing coast and a classic local supper.
A rich suet pudding filled with butter and brown sugar, traditionally steamed in a basin. Strongly associated with Sussex home cooking.
Hard cow’s milk cheese from Sussex, matured for a nutty, full flavour. A respected regional product often served on local cheese boards.
Well-known Indian restaurant offering classic curries and tandoori dishes in a comfortable, established local venue.
Historic inn near Burgess Hill serving traditional British pub food, cask ales, and seasonal dishes in a characterful setting.
Popular Burgess Hill pub and restaurant known for British favourites, steaks, and a relaxed modern setting.
Moderate for southern England. Hotels and rail trips can raise costs, while pubs, cafes, and chain dining are fairly standard for UK market towns.
Service is often included in restaurants; otherwise tip about 10% for good service. Taxis are commonly rounded up. Cafe tipping is optional, usually small change.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Burgess Hill by bus. 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 bus, 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 London to Burgess Hill buses use the London, Victoria Coach Station to Hickstead, A2300 (Restaurant "The castle inn") station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Burgess Hill bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
London, Victoria Coach Station is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Victoria Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Starbucks (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at London, Victoria Coach Station.
Available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
London, York Road (London Eye) has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, York Road (London Eye): The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
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