The cheapest and fastest trains from Haywards Heath to Derby
Cheapest price
£115
Average price
£115
Fastest journey
3 h 15 m
Average duration
3 h 15 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
234 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Haywards Heath to Derby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Haywards Heath to Derby will cost around £115 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £115.
Of the 1 trains that leave Haywards Heath for Derby every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 234 km distance in an average of 3 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 15 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 15 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 Haywards Heath to Derby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Haywards Heath to Derby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £69.
Distance: 234 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£116 Average Price | £20 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 44m Average total duration 8h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Haywards Heath to Derby train times
The table below shows live departures for Haywards Heath to Derby trains for today, Tuesday 25 November. 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 Haywards Heath | 3h15 | 08:11 Derby | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Haywards Heath to Derby
Trains from Haywards Heath to Derby run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £69 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:48, the last at 19:56. The fastest train covers the 234 km distance in 3h 7m.
Distance 234 km |
Average train duration 2h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £69 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 7m |
First train 03:48 |
Last train 19:56 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, Thameslink from Haywards Heath to Derby trainsEast Midlands Trains, Thameslink trains will get you between Haywards Heath and Derby from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Haywards Heath to Derby train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Haywards Heath to Derby 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 Derby, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Haywards Heath and Derby
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:55 - 22:45 Saturday 04:55 - 22:45 Sunday 06:20 - 23:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A step free station. This station has step free access. There are lifts to all platforms. There is a subway to platforms 2,3,4 and 5. Platforms 6 and 7 are accessed by lift only. This station has tactile paving at the edges of all platforms and at the foot and top of stairwells.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- 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: The toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Located in North Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the rear of the station, at the Pride Park exit
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