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Trip Summary
You can pick from 13 daily train trips between Haywards Heath and Horley. The average train journey from Haywards Heath to Horley takes 14 minutes, but some Southern train trips are as short as 11 minutes.
| Distance | 12 mi (20 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 11m |
| Lowest price | €8.09 |
| Trains per day | 13 |
| Most frequent service | Southern |
| Train lines | 3 |
Train service from Haywards Heath to Horley
See more detailsWhich train should you take from Haywards Heath to Horley?
There are 3 train lines with service from Haywards Heath to Horley. Southern is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 5 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gatwick Express | 3 | 0h 13m | €8.09 |
| Southern | 5 | 0h 14m | €8.28 |
| Thameslink | 5 | 0h 16m | €8.09 |
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
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Haywards Heath to Horley on Tuesday. Tickets for Tuesday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Tuesday. Tuesday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Haywards Heath at 05:00 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 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Haywards Heath to Horley.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Horley to Haywards Heath.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Haywards Heath?
Main departure station: Haywards Heath Station
There is one train station in Haywards Heath.
All train stations in Haywards Heath:
Haywards Heath Station
Where is the train station in Horley?
Main arrival station: Gatwick Airport Railway Station
Horley receives travelers from Haywards Heath at its two active train stations.
Train stations in Horley:
Gatwick Airport Railway Station
Horley Station
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