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Trip Summary
There are 9 daily trains from Burgess Hill to Eastbourne. Traveling by train from Burgess Hill to Eastbourne usually takes around 42 minutes, but the fastest Southern train can make the trip in 35 minutes.
| Distance | 22 mi (36 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 35m |
| Lowest price | €17.48 |
| Trains per day | 8 |
| Most frequent service | Southern |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Burgess Hill to Eastbourne?
2 train services operate from Burgess Hill to Eastbourne. Southern usually has more trains scheduled, with 8 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern | 8 | 0h 40m | €17.48 |
| Thameslink | 1 | 1h 3m | €17.48 |
Southern Railway is part of the British rail network serving stations predominantly between central London and the British south coast. Destinations include Brighton, Gatwick Airport, and Worthing. WiFi and accessible restrooms are available on most trains, plus the option to upgrade to a first-class ticket with extra legroom.
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 Eastbourne 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 9 scheduled trains on most days. 8 of these are direct connections to Eastbourne. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Eastbourne to Burgess Hill.
City Information
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 Eastbourne?
Main arrival station: Hampden Park Station
Eastbourne has one train station.
Train stations in Eastbourne:
Hampden Park Station
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