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Trip Summary
You can pick from 7 daily train trips between Haywards Heath and Southwick. The average train journey from Haywards Heath to Southwick takes 49 minutes, but some Gatwick Express train trips are as short as 43 minutes.
Distance | 13 mi (20 km) |
Fastest train | 0h 43m |
Lowest price | €11.20 |
Most frequent service | Thameslink |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Haywards Heath to Southwick?
2 train services operate from Haywards Heath to Southwick. Thameslink usually has more trains scheduled, with 5 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Gatwick Express | 2 | 0h 46m | €11.20 |
Thameslink | 5 | 0h 51m | €11.20 |
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.
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
Wednesday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Haywards Heath to Southwick. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Wednesday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Wednesday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Haywards Heath at 05:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 07:00. 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 7 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Southwick 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 Southwick?
Main arrival station: Southwick Station
Southwick receives travelers from Haywards Heath at its two active train stations.
Train stations in Southwick:
Southwick Station
Fishersgate Station
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