Edinburgh to Haywards Heath by train

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Overview: trains from Edinburgh to Haywards Heath

Find the key information for travelling by train from Edinburgh to Haywards Heath, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:30 View journey
Last train 20:00 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 5hr 29m View journey
Distance (km) 587
Trains / day 32 View all
Cheapest journey US$108.50 View journey
Avg journey time 7hr 2m
Train operators 10

Edinburgh to Haywards Heath train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Edinburgh to Haywards Heath by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Edinburgh to Haywards Heath take around 5 hours and 29 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 587 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Edinburgh is scheduled to depart at around  00:30. The last departure is usually at around 19:58 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Edinburgh at around 05:36, with the last train leaving at around 20:00. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 32 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 27 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$108.50.

We think any time is a great time to visit Haywards Heath, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Haywards Heath.

Is there a direct train from Edinburgh to Haywards Heath?

The journey between Edinburgh and Haywards Heath usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Edinburgh to Haywards Heath every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

Trains usually run with a similar frequency on weekends.

How long does it take to travel from Edinburgh to Haywards Heath?

The Edinburgh to Haywards Heath train travel takes about 5 hours and 29 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Edinburgh to Haywards Heath train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Haywards Heath leaving Edinburgh at around 00:30 and the last train leaving at around 19:58 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Edinburgh at around 05:36, with the final departure at 20:00.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.