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Haywards Heath station

Railway station·Haywards Heath

On the Brighton line since 1841

About Haywards Heath station

Haywards Heath station has been on the London to Brighton main line since 1841; direct trains reach Brighton in about 15 to 20 minutes (National Rail).

Why it's on our list

  • Brighton line
  • Since 1841

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Haywards Heath station before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from Haywards Heath station are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Key sights

  1. Preston Park11 miCar or taxi 53 min
  2. The North Laine12 miCar or taxi 58 min
  3. Brighton Dome13 miCar or taxi 59 min
  4. Royal Pavilion13 miCar or taxi 59 min
  5. The Lanes13 miCar or taxi 60 min
  6. Hove Lawns13 miCar or taxi 60 min
  7. Brighton i36013 miCar or taxi 60 min
  8. Palace Pier13 miCar or taxi 61 min

Railway stations

  1. Preston Park station11 miCar or taxi 53 min
  2. London Road (Brighton) station12 miCar or taxi 55 min
  3. Hove station12 miCar or taxi 57 min
  4. Brighton station12 miCar or taxi 57 min

Airports

  1. Gatwick Airport11 miCar or taxi 52 min

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