The cheapest and fastest trains from Haywards Heath to Thornton Heath
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
1 h 2 m
Average duration
1 h 2 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
45 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Haywards Heath to Thornton Heath 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 Thornton Heath will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
Of the 2 trains that leave Haywards Heath for Thornton 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 45 km distance in an average of 1 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 2 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 2 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.




Live departures
Haywards Heath to Thornton Heath train times
The table below shows live departures for Haywards Heath to Thornton Heath trains for today, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P25091 · P45244 | On time 16:12 Haywards Heath station (HHE) | 0h48 | 17:00 Thornton Heath station (TTH) | 1 change | |
G84538+ P45613 | On time 16:31 Haywards Heath station (HHE) | 0h48 | 17:19 Thornton Heath station (TTH) | 1 change | |
P25096 · P45250 | On time 16:42 Haywards Heath station (HHE) | 0h48 | 17:30 Thornton Heath station (TTH) | 1 change | |
P25101 · P45256 | On time 17:12 Haywards Heath station (HHE) | 0h48 | 18:00 Thornton Heath station (TTH) | 1 change | |
G84548+ P45616 | On time 17:31 Haywards Heath station (HHE) | 0h48 | 18:19 Thornton Heath station (TTH) | 1 change | |
![]() | 15:17 Haywards Heath | 1h02 | 16:19 Thornton Heath | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Haywards Heath to Thornton Heath
Trains from Haywards Heath to Thornton Heath run on average 3 times per day, taking around 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 45 km distance in 48m.
Distance 45 km |
Average train duration 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 48m |
First train 00:03 |
Last train 23:55 |
Train companies: Southern, Thameslink from Haywards Heath to Thornton Heath trainsSouthern, Thameslink trains will get you between Haywards Heath and Thornton Heath from £11. 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 Thornton Heath train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Haywards Heath to Thornton 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 Thornton Heath, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Haywards Heath and Thornton Heath
- 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,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday 06:15 - 20:00 Saturday 06:40 - 20:00 Sunday 08:15 - 17:45
- Car Park: No
- 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 in the Booking Hall near the cash machine.
- 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 areas available on platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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