The average train between Burgess Hill and Cheltenham takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Burgess Hill to Cheltenham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Burgess Hill and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burgess Hill is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 8:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Burgess Hill to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Burgess Hill station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Burgess Hill to Cheltenham train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Burgess Hill station.
Burgess Hill to Cheltenham train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Burgess Hill to Cheltenham train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Burgess Hill and Cheltenham is 170.8 km. The road distance is 268 km.
You can take a train from Burgess Hill to Cheltenham Spa via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 4h 8m.