The average train between Cheltenham and Burgess Hill takes 3h 29m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham to Burgess Hill. 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 Cheltenham and Burgess Hill. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Burgess Hill at 12:45 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Burgess Hill. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Burgess Hill station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
Cheltenham to Burgess Hill train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Burgess Hill train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Burgess Hill station.
Book your Cheltenham to Burgess Hill train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Cheltenham and Burgess Hill is 170.8 km. The road distance is 268 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Burgess Hill via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 3h 21m.