Train times from Haywards Heath to London
Haywards Heath connects to 5 London terminals. The fastest route is Victoria in 43 minutes on a direct train.
- Fastest journey to London
- 43 minutes to Victoria
- Direct service
- Yes
- London terminals served
- 5 (Victoria, London Bridge, St Pancras, Kings Cross, Moorgate)
- Operator
- Southeastern, Southern
- Source
- Darwin Timetable Files (Rail Delivery Group), Open Government Licence v3.0
- Data reviewed
- 2026-08-17
Haywards Heath to each London terminal
| London terminal | Fastest | Fastest direct | Typical peak | Peak trains | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria | 43 min | same as fastest | 47 min | 4.8/hr | Southeastern, Southern |
| London Bridge | 44 min | same as fastest | 46 min | 4.4/hr | Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink |
| St Pancras | 59 min | same as fastest | 61 min | 4.4/hr | Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern high speed |
| Kings Cross | 81 minchange at Finsbury Park | no direct service | direct trains only | direct trains only | Great Northern, LNER, Hull Trains, Lumo |
| Moorgate | 88 minchange at Finsbury Park | no direct service | direct trains only | direct trains only | Great Northern |
Haywards Heath to Victoria
The fastest train from Haywards Heath to London Victoria takes 43 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Southeastern, Southern. That makes Haywards Heath the 51st quickest of the 203 stations with a service into Victoria inside 90 minutes.
That is the quickest train of the day. For a morning arrival the median journey is 47 minutes, 4 minutes longer. That median covers 36 services arriving at Victoria between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 4.8 an hour.
Haywards Heath to London Bridge
The fastest train from Haywards Heath to London Bridge takes 44 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink. That makes Haywards Heath the 82nd quickest of the 234 stations with a service into London Bridge inside 90 minutes.
That is the quickest train of the day. For a morning arrival the median journey is 46 minutes, 2 minutes longer. That median covers 33 services arriving at London Bridge between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 4.4 an hour.
Haywards Heath to St Pancras
The fastest train from Haywards Heath to London St Pancras takes 59 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern high speed. That makes Haywards Heath the 132nd quickest of the 231 stations with a service into St Pancras inside 90 minutes.
That is the quickest train of the day. For a morning arrival the median journey is 61 minutes, 2 minutes longer. That median covers 33 services arriving at St Pancras between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 4.4 an hour.
Haywards Heath to Kings Cross
The fastest train from Haywards Heath to London Kings Cross takes 81 minutes and involves one change of train en route. The route is operated by Great Northern, LNER, Hull Trains, Lumo. That makes Haywards Heath the 64th quickest of the 71 stations with a service into Kings Cross inside 90 minutes.
No direct train runs from Haywards Heath to London Kings Cross. The quickest route changes at Finsbury Park.
Haywards Heath to Moorgate
The fastest train from Haywards Heath to London Moorgate takes 88 minutes and involves one change of train en route. The route is operated by Great Northern. That makes Haywards Heath the 54th quickest of the 55 stations with a service into Moorgate inside 90 minutes.
No direct train runs from Haywards Heath to London Moorgate. The quickest route changes at Finsbury Park.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the train from Haywards Heath to London take?
The fastest train from Haywards Heath reaches London Victoria in 43 minutes. Haywards Heath connects to 5 London terminals: Victoria, London Bridge, St Pancras, Kings Cross, Moorgate.
Which London station should I travel to from Haywards Heath?
Victoria is the quickest at 43 minutes, on a direct service. Direct trains run to Victoria, London Bridge, St Pancras.
Is Haywards Heath a good commuter town for London?
At 43 minutes to London Victoria, Haywards Heath is a practical commuter choice, with the fastest journey under an hour. Direct trains keep the journey simple.
Are there direct trains from Haywards Heath to London?
Yes. Direct services run to Victoria, London Bridge, St Pancras.
What are the nearest stations to Haywards Heath?
The closest alternatives are Wivelsfield, Balcombe, Burgess Hill. These can offer a faster or cheaper route into London depending on where you live.
Other places within 45 minutes of Victoria
Haywards Heath is one of many places you could commute from. These are other options within 45 minutes of London Victoria, ranked by journey time and spread across the network rather than clustered on one stretch of line.
Nearby stations
Alternative departure points close to Haywards Heath, for comparing platforms rather than places.
Gatwick Airport is quicker: 17 km away and 29 minutes into London Bridge, saving 14 minutes on the journey above. It is one of 4 stations within 20 km that beat Haywards Heath.