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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 Worthing to Burgess Hill among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 4m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €16, while a train costs an average of €16.
Distance: 14 miles (23 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€16 Average price Cheapest | €6 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
1h 4m Average total duration Fastest 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 1m sooner (34m by train vs 35m by car). Tickets start at around €16 compared to roughly €6 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.
Direct services run with Southern, Southern.
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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Trains from Worthing to Burgess Hill run on average 6 times per day, taking around 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €16 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:28. The fastest train covers the 14 miles (23 km) distance in 32m.
Distance 14 miles (23 km) |
Average train duration 34m |
Cheapest ticket price €16 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 32m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:28 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 7 days |
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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 Worthing 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 Worthing to Burgess Hill trains use the West Worthing to Burgess Hill station pair, with some services arriving at Wivelsfield. Use this guide to compare Worthing and Burgess Hill train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
West Worthing is 1 km from Worthing city centre. Public transport options include:
West Worthing has practical services for this route, including Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Ticket office support is available at West Worthing.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at West Worthing: Parking, Taxis.
Available at West Worthing: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at West Worthing: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B1 station: Step-free access to both platforms via separate entrances. Access between platforms via level crossing. 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, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Worthing has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Worthing.
Ticket office support is available at Worthing.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Worthing: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Worthing: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Worthing: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to the platform. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office, 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: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Durrington-on-Sea is 2 km from Worthing city centre. Public transport options include:
Durrington-on-Sea has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Ticket office support is available at Durrington-on-Sea.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Durrington-on-Sea: Parking.
Available at Durrington-on-Sea: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Durrington-on-Sea: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B2 station: Access to platform 1 (to London / Brighton) via steep ramp. Ramp to platform 2 (to Littlehampton / Portsmouth). Long step-free route between platforms via the street (longer than 400m, above 1:10 gradient). Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office, 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, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, 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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