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Historic house museum presenting Bloomsbury Group interiors, art, and garden design in a deeply influential creative setting.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Burgess Hill among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $50 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 31m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $50, while a train costs an average of $50.
Distance: 55 miles (89 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
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$50 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $50 compared to roughly $26 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-23.95. The journey takes 2h 1m versus 1h 51m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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Trains from Southampton to Burgess Hill run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $43 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:14, the last at 22:36. The fastest train covers the 55 miles (89 km) distance in 2h 3m.
Distance 55 miles (89 km) |
Average train duration 2h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $43 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 3m |
First train 5:14 AM |
Last train 10:36 PM |
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Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Best time to book 28 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.
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Burgess Hill Railway Station -> Burgess Hill Town Centre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Southampton 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 Southampton to Burgess Hill trains use the Southampton Central to Burgess Hill station pair, with some services arriving at Wivelsfield. Use this guide to compare Southampton and Burgess Hill train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Southampton Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Southampton Central.
Wi-Fi is available at Southampton Central. ATMs are available at Southampton Central.
Ticket office support is available at Southampton Central.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Southampton Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Southampton Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Southampton Central: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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.
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.
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