The cheapest and fastest trains from Bedford to Haywards Heath
Cheapest price
£65
Average price
£65
Fastest journey
1 h 48 m
Average duration
1 h 49 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
129 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bedford to Haywards Heath is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bedford to Haywards Heath will cost around £65 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £65.
To travel from Bedford to Haywards Heath you need to make at least one change.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bedford to Haywards Heath
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bedford to Haywards Heath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £22, and a coach costs an average of £38.
Distance: 129 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£33 Average Price Cheapest | £38 Average Price |
2h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 8m Average total duration 6h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bedford to Haywards Heath train times
The table below shows live departures for Bedford to Haywards Heath trains for today, Tuesday 18 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 20:10 Bedford | 1h49 | 21:59 Haywards Heath | 1 change | |
![]() | 20:18 Bedford | 2h03 | 22:21 Haywards Heath | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:48 Bedford | 2h03 | 22:51 Haywards Heath | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 21:10 Bedford | 1h49 | 22:59 Haywards Heath | 1 change | |
![]() | 21:18 Bedford | 2h03 | 23:21 Haywards Heath | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 01:15 Bedford | 3h58 | 05:13 Haywards Heath | 1 change | |
![]() | 04:13 Bedford | 2h08 | 06:21 Haywards Heath | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:43 Bedford | 2h08 | 06:51 Haywards Heath | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:15 Bedford | 2h06 | 07:21 Haywards Heath | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:46 Bedford | 2h05 | 07:51 Haywards Heath | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bedford to Haywards Heath
Trains from Bedford to Haywards Heath run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:43. The fastest train covers the 129 km distance in 1h 58m.
Distance 129 km |
Average train duration 2h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 58m |
First train 00:03 |
Last train 23:43 |
Train companies: Thameslink, east_midlands_trains from Bedford to Haywards Heath trainsThameslink, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Bedford and Haywards Heath from £22. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bedford to Haywards Heath train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bedford to Haywards Heath by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Haywards Heath, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bedford and Haywards Heath
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 21:00 Saturday 05:45 - 21:00 Sunday 07:15 - 21:15
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: Yes
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms via lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is adjacent to the taxi rank at the front of the station.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting areas are available
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front right hand side and station front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:30 Saturday 06:00 - 20:30 Sunday 07:15 - 21:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting rooms and covered waiting areas on all platforms
- Storage location: Car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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