The average train between Haywards Heath and Forest Gate takes 1h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 13m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Haywards Heath to Forest Gate. 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 every 20 minutes between Haywards Heath and Forest Gate. The earliest departure is at 4:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Haywards Heath is at 6:01 PM which arrives into Forest Gate at 7:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 1h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 49m • 1 change

1h 17m • 1 change

1h 15m • 1 change

1h 22m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Haywards Heath to Forest Gate. However, there are services departing from Haywards Heath station and arriving at Forest Gate station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.
Haywards Heath to Forest Gate train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Haywards Heath station.
Haywards Heath to Forest Gate train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Forest Gate station.
Book your Haywards Heath to Forest Gate train tickets online with Thameslink and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Haywards Heath and Forest Gate is 62.1 km. The road distance is 73 km.
You can take a train from Haywards Heath to Forest Gate via Farringdon and Farringdon Without in around 1h 16m.