The average train between Haywards Heath and Canterbury takes 2h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Haywards Heath to Canterbury. 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 Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 12:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Haywards Heath is at 9:31 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 11:34 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Haywards Heath to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Haywards Heath station and arriving at Canterbury station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
Haywards Heath to Canterbury train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Haywards Heath station.
Haywards Heath to Canterbury train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Haywards Heath to Canterbury train tickets online with Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between Haywards Heath and Canterbury is 88.3 km. The road distance is 178 km.
You can take a train from Haywards Heath to Canterbury West via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 35m.