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Trip Summary
There are 13 daily trains from Horley to Haywards Heath. Traveling by train from Horley to Haywards Heath usually takes around 14 minutes, but the fastest Gatwick Express train can make the trip in 10 minutes.
| Distance | 12 mi (20 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 10m |
| Lowest price | £7.33 |
| Trains per day | 15 |
| Most frequent service | Thameslink |
| Train lines | 3 |
Train service from Horley to Haywards Heath
See more detailsWhich train should you take from Horley to Haywards Heath?
There are 3 train lines with service from Horley to Haywards Heath. Thameslink is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 6 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gatwick Express | 2 | 0h 10m | £7.33 |
| Southern | 5 | 0h 14m | £7.61 |
| Thameslink | 6 | 0h 17m | £7.45 |
The Gatwick Express is a train service that provides direct travel between Victoria station and Gatwick Airport railway station, with intermediate stops at Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, Hassocks, and Preston Park. The trains operate on a half-hourly schedule and provide standard, non-reserved seating as well as first-class compartments. The trains also offer additional luggage storage spaces and free WiFi for passengers.
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
Sunday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Horley to Haywards Heath. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Sunday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Sunday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Horley at 04:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 13:00. 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 13 scheduled trains on most days. 15 of these are direct connections to Haywards Heath. 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 Haywards Heath to Horley.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Horley?
Main departure station: Gatwick Airport Railway Station
There are two stations in Horley where you can board the train to Haywards Heath.
All train stations in Horley:
Gatwick Airport Railway Station
Horley Station
Where is the train station in Haywards Heath?
Main arrival station: Haywards Heath Station
Haywards Heath has one train station.
Train stations in Haywards Heath:
Haywards Heath Station
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