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Outbound fromLeicester to Haywards Heath by train
It takes an average of 2h 48m to travel from Leicester to Haywards Heath by train, over a distance of around 120 miles (194 km). There are normally 66 trains per day travelling from Leicester to Haywards Heath and tickets for this journey start from £94.60 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:47 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:52 | |
| Departure station | Leicester | |
| Arrival station | Haywards Heath | |
| Journey time | From 2h 23m | |
| Distance | 120 miles (194 km) | |
| Frequency | 66 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £94.60 | |
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Travelling from Leicester to Haywards Heath by train
Looking to travel from Leicester to Haywards Heath by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 2 hours 48 minutes to travel from Leicester to Haywards Heath by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 2 hours 23 minutes though. You'll usually find 66 trains per day running along the 120 miles (194 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Haywards Heath, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with East Midlands Railway, Thameslink or Southern to get to Haywards Heath. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Leicester to Haywards Heath in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £94.60.
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Cheap train tickets from Leicester to Haywards Heath
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Leicester to Haywards Heath is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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