The average train between Exeter and Haywards Heath takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to Haywards Heath. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Exeter and Haywards Heath. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:57 PM which arrives into Haywards Heath at 2:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Haywards Heath. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Haywards Heath station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
Exeter to Haywards Heath train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Haywards Heath train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
Book your Exeter to Haywards Heath train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Gatwick Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Exeter and Haywards Heath is 242.2 km. The road distance is 321 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Haywards Heath via Reading and Gatwick Airport in around 3h 55m.