The cheapest and fastest trains from Cambridge to Haywards Heath
Cheapest price
£62
Average price
£64
Fastest journey
2 h 6 m
Average duration
2 h 20 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
135 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cambridge 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 Cambridge to Haywards Heath will cost around £64 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £62.
Of the 2 trains that leave Cambridge for Haywards Heath every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 135 km distance in an average of 2 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 6 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 33 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Cambridge to Haywards Heath
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Haywards Heath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £25.
Distance: 135 km
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£44 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 43m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Cambridge to Haywards Heath train times
The table below shows live departures for Cambridge to Haywards Heath trains for tomorrow, Monday 15 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:56 Cambridge | 2h33 | 07:29 Haywards Heath | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:53 Cambridge | 2h06 | 10:59 Haywards Heath | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cambridge to Haywards Heath
Trains from Cambridge to Haywards Heath run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:26, the last at 22:56. The fastest train covers the 135 km distance in 2h 6m.
Distance 135 km |
Average train duration 2h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 6m |
First train 04:26 |
Last train 22:56 |
Train companies: Thameslink, Abellio Greater Anglia, Great Northern from Cambridge to Haywards Heath trainsThameslink, Abellio Greater Anglia, Great Northern trains will get you between Cambridge and Haywards Heath from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Cambridge to Haywards Heath train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cambridge 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Cambridge and Haywards Heath
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:10 - 23:00 Saturday 05:10 - 23:00 Sunday 07:00 - 22:55
- Car Park: Premium Bay
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4. The accessible toilets are on platform 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1, 4 and 7
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle point is by the Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses depart from the front of the station
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Details of the nearest taxi will be supplied by station staff
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Station foyer
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting rooms are available on each platform
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Adjacent station building.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 2878
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From bus stop on station forecourt.
- 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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