The average train between Haywards Heath and Manchester takes 3h 27m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Haywards Heath to Manchester. 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 30 minutes between Haywards Heath and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Haywards Heath is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Manchester at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 3h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Haywards Heath to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Haywards Heath station and arriving at Manchester station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
Haywards Heath to Manchester train services, operated by Gatwick Express, depart from Haywards Heath station.
Haywards Heath to Manchester train services, operated by Gatwick Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Haywards Heath to Manchester train tickets online with Gatwick Express, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Haywards Heath and Manchester is 312 km. The road distance is 359 km.
You can take a train from Haywards Heath to Manchester Piccadilly via London Victoria, Victoria station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 22m.