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Royal Pavilion
Brighton’s most famous historic palace, visited partly as a museum of royal interiors and Regency design. Known for its Indo-Islamic exterior and lavish Chinese-inspired rooms.
Cheapest price
$13
Average price
$13
Fastest journey
14 m
Average duration
18 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
19 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Haywards Heath to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Haywards Heath to Brighton will cost around $13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Of the 6 trains that leave Haywards Heath for Brighton on Tue, Jun 02, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 02 the direct trains cover the 19 km distance in an average of 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 14 m .
On Tue, Jun 02 the slowest trains will take 21 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.
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W45418Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Haywards Heath to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $9, and a bus costs an average of $13.
Distance: 11 miles (19 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$12 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price | $6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
48m Average total duration Fastest 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Haywards Heath to Brighton:
A train is $1 (€0.85) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Haywards Heath to Brighton costing on average $13 (€11).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 51m.
You'll arrive about 15m sooner (18m by train vs 33m by car). Tickets start at around $12 (€10) compared to roughly $6 (€5) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Thameslink, Gatwick Express, Southern, Southern.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Haywards Heath to Brighton trains for today, Monday, June 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W45468 | On time 8:00 AM Haywards Heath station (HHE) | 0h18 | 8:18 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G77274 | On time 8:13 AM Haywards Heath station (HHE) | 0h17 | 8:30 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45418 | On time 8:22 AM Haywards Heath station (HHE) | 0h21 | 8:43 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45427 | Delayed 7:33 AM 8:30 AMHaywards Heath station (HHE) | 0h18 | 8:48 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G77279 | On time 8:43 AM Haywards Heath station (HHE) | 0h14 | 8:57 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45522 | On time 8:52 AM Haywards Heath station (HHE) | 0h21 | 9:13 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Haywards Heath to Brighton run on average 7 times per day, taking around 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 11 miles (19 km) distance in 14m.
Distance 11 miles (19 km) |
Average train duration 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 14m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 7 days |
Discover the best of Brighton — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Brighton trip today.
Brighton’s most famous historic palace, visited partly as a museum of royal interiors and Regency design. Known for its Indo-Islamic exterior and lavish Chinese-inspired rooms.
City museum in the Royal Pavilion Estate with fine art, fashion, design, and local history collections. A strong all-round introduction to Brighton’s culture and heritage.
Natural history museum with Victorian displays, bird collections, fossils, and insects. Popular with visitors seeking an unusual, old-school museum experience.
Brighton’s best-known historic quarter, a maze of narrow alleyways filled with independent shops and atmospheric streets. Essential for first-time visitors.
Creative shopping and street-art district known for independent stores, cafés, and colorful character. Especially popular with younger visitors and on social media.
Long promenade with beach views, arches, street life, and classic seaside atmosphere. One of the city’s main walking areas from Hove to the Marina.
A traditional hard-boiled seaside sweet, usually striped through the middle with the town name. It is one of Brighton’s most iconic nostalgic treats.
Fresh battered fish with chips is a classic meal on the Brighton seafront, reflecting the city’s long relationship with the sea and British coastal dining.
A rich local dish of smoked haddock baked in a creamy sauce, often with cheese or mustard. It is associated with Sussex coastal cooking and seafood traditions.
A celebrated vegetarian restaurant in Brighton, known for creative meat-free cooking and an inventive, long-running menu.
A stylish seafront restaurant known for seafood, grilled fish, and polished modern British cooking with sea views.
A well-known steak and seafood restaurant with a smart but relaxed setting, recognized for charcoal cooking and quality British produce.
Prices are high by UK standards, especially for hotels and dining in central seafront areas, though pubs and takeaway spots can be reasonable.
Service is sometimes included. If not, tip 10-12.5% in restaurants for good service. Round up in taxis. Tipping is optional in cafes, pubs, and for counter service.
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