The average train between Haywards Heath and Exeter takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. There is an hourly train service from Haywards Heath to Exeter. 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 Haywards Heath and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Haywards Heath is at 11:17 PM which arrives into Exeter at 10:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Haywards Heath to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Haywards Heath station and arriving at Exeter station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Haywards Heath to Exeter train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Haywards Heath station.
Haywards Heath to Exeter train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Haywards Heath to Exeter train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Haywards Heath and Exeter is 242.2 km. The road distance is 346 km.
You can take a train from Haywards Heath to Exeter St Davids via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 3h 45m.