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Trip Summary
You can pick from 12 daily train trips between Burgess Hill and Brighton. The average train journey from Burgess Hill to Brighton takes 12 minutes, though some trains might be a few minutes slower or faster.
Distance | 9 mi (15 km) |
Fastest train | 0h 12m |
Lowest price | €6.80 |
Trains per day | 12 |
Most frequent service | Thameslink |
Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Burgess Hill to Brighton?
Thameslink is the one and only train line which connects Burgess Hill to Brighton. However, there are 12 trains per day to choose from.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Thameslink | 12 | 0h 13m | €6.80 |
Thameslink services run 24 hours a day with trains usually every 20-30 minutes, and coverage between Kent, Surrey, Hertfordshire, and London. Thameslink has separate first-class cars, and standard-class seating may be standing room only during peak hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains departing from Burgess Hill to Brighton tend to have the most passengers on Wednesday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Wednesday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Wednesday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Burgess Hill at 05:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 15:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 12 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Burgess Hill to Brighton.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Brighton to Burgess Hill.
City Information
Brighton
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Set between the countryside and the sea, Brighton is a colorful town that attracts visitors year-round, but especially in the summer. There are breathtaking landmarks as well as fantastic beachfront properties that ensure your Brighton vacation is as exciting or relaxing as you choose.
Two of the most iconic attractions in the city are the British Airways i360 and Royal Pavilion. The Royal Pavilion palace boasts Chinese- and Indian-inspired interiors and exteriors. The British Airways i360 offers a more modern view, serving as an observation tower and showcase of gliding engineering. Inside a glass-walled pod, you can glide 450 feet high and enjoy 360-degree views of Brighton.
Visit the Brighton Palace Pier and Sea Life Brighton for some outdoor family fun. Brighton Palace Pier offers beachfront rides and many other activities and food and drinks for the entire family to enjoy. Next door, Sea Life Brighton introduces kids to sea creatures of all types, including a shark that swims in an underwater tunnel.
Brighton is packed with fab restaurants, hip bars, and cozy pubs. What's more, Brighton is a Gold Award recipient for being one of England's most sustainable food places. Some of the top places to eat are Socialite, No. 1 Bar and Bistro, The Set Restaurant, and The Great Globalls.
There is a small Brighton City Airport, but the closest major airport is London Gatwick, located in Crawley; you can take a bus or train from Gatwick to Brighton. Brighton's train service is available on Gatwick Express, Southern, or Thameslink trains. If you prefer to take the bus, hop on National Express, which runs 40 routes in the area.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Burgess Hill?
Main departure station: Wivelsfield Station
There is one train station in Burgess Hill.
All train stations in Burgess Hill:
Wivelsfield Station
Where is the train station in Brighton?
Main arrival station: Preston Park Station
Brighton has one train station.
Train stations in Brighton:
Preston Park Station
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