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The cheapest and fastest trains from Haywards Heath to Edinburgh
Showing times and prices for Mar 26
Cheapest price
$0.00
Average price
$-0.01
Fastest journey
5 h 31 m
Average duration
7 h 1 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
588 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Haywards Heath to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
Fast trains
It's difficult to get from Haywards Heath to Edinburgh without transferring at least once.
09:01AM5h31
Haywards Heath02:32PMEdinburgh
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11:01AM5h34
Haywards Heath04:35PMEdinburgh
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01:01PM5h31
Haywards Heath06:32PMEdinburgh
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10:31PM11h26
Haywards Heath09:57AMEdinburgh
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1 transfer
09:01AM5h31
Haywards Heath02:32PMEdinburgh
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1 transfer
01:01PM5h31
Haywards Heath06:32PMEdinburgh
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11:01AM5h34
Haywards Heath04:35PMEdinburgh
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1 transfer
10:31PM11h26
Haywards Heath09:57AMEdinburgh
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Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Haywards Heath to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Haywards Heath to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $76. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $76, and a train costs an average of $93.
Distance: 365 miles (588 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$129 Average price | $85 Average price | $76 Average price Cheapest |
6h 24m Average total duration 5h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 44m Average total duration 17h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Haywards Heath to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Haywards Heath to Edinburgh trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, March 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 11:02 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 9:01 AM Haywards Heath | 5h31 | 2:32 PM Edinburgh | 1 transfer | |
| 11:01 AM Haywards Heath | 5h34 | 4:35 PM Edinburgh | 1 transfer | |
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Thameslink operates all trains services from Haywards Heath to Edinburgh.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Haywards Heath to Edinburgh
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Haywards Heath to Edinburgh run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $93 (€76) but you can travel from only $76 (€62) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:36, the last at 18:56. The fastest train covers the 365 miles (588 km) distance in 5h 31m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from $76 (€62)
Distance 365 miles (588 km) |
Average train duration 5h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $93 (€76) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 5h 31m |
First train 05:36 |
Last train 18:56 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from $76 (€62)
Train companies: Thameslink from Haywards Heath to Edinburgh trainsThameslink trains will get you between Haywards Heath and Edinburgh from $76 (€62). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Thameslink
About
Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 40m
Thameslink frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Family area
FAQs: Trains from Haywards Heath to Edinburgh
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Haywards Heath to Edinburgh by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Train ticket prices from Haywards Heath to Edinburgh can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $93 (€76), while the average price is around $129 (€104).
The train from Haywards Heath to Edinburgh takes 5h 31m and runs 4 per day.
The first train from Haywards Heath to Edinburgh leaves at 5:36 AM.
The distance by train from Haywards Heath to Edinburgh is 365 miles (588 km).
The last train from Haywards Heath to Edinburgh leaves at 6:56 PM.
There is no high speed train available from Haywards Heath to Edinburgh.
There is no direct train service currently available from Haywards Heath to Edinburgh.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Haywards Heath to Edinburgh.
The train station in Haywards Heath that goes to Edinburgh is Haywards Heath station (HHE), which connects to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
The cheapest way to get from Haywards Heath to Edinburgh is by flight, with a cost of around $76 (€62).
The train journey from Haywards Heath to Edinburgh offers scenic views, especially as you travel through the picturesque landscapes of the English countryside and the rolling hills of Scotland, with notable vistas along the East Coast Main Line.
A day trip from Haywards Heath to Edinburgh is not feasible as the journey takes 5h 31m. Additionally, trains run only 3 times per day.
In Edinburgh, visitors can explore the vibrant atmosphere of Grassmarket, enjoy a ghost tour of the haunted streets, attend shows at the Edinburgh Festival Theatre, and visit the Royal Botanic Garden. Discover hidden gems at the Stockbridge Market. Key sights include Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat, The Royal Mile, Holyrood Palace, and The National Museum of Scotland.
For a fulfilling experience, spending 2 to 3 days in Edinburgh allows you to explore its historic sites, such as Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile, enjoy cultural attractions, and immerse yourself in the local atmosphere.
Yes, you can take the train from Haywards Heath to Edinburgh.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Haywards Heath to Edinburgh
Haywards Heath
Edinburgh
The major train station for departures in Haywards Heath is Haywards Heath. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Haywards Heath for your trip from Haywards Heath to Edinburgh.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:30 Saturday 06:00 - 20:30 Sunday 07:15 - 21:00
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: YES
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting rooms and covered waiting areas on all platforms
Bike Parking
- Storage location: Car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
The major train station for arrivals in Edinburgh is Edinburgh Waverley. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Edinburgh Waverley for your journey to Edinburgh from Haywards Heath.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
ShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWC
HotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
Wifi
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
Lockers
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
Parking
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
Dining
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
Taxis
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
Accessibility
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
WC
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
Hotel
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
Public transit options for Edinburgh Waverley
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:25 Saturday 06:30 - 21:25 Sunday 08:10 - 21:25
Distance to city center
1 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: M&S Simply Food
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, the Concourse and near the entrance from Haymarket Terrace.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station - one on platform 4 and one on platform 2 and 3
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transit options for Haymarket
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby in front of the station
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningLoungeLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Address
Slateford station, Meggetgate, off A70 Slateford Road, Slateford, City of Edinburgh, EH14 1BXDistance to city center
4 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transit options for Slateford
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stop on Slateford Road at Platform 2 stair exit
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