The average train between Haywards Heath and Southend-on-Sea takes 1h 56m and the fastest train takes 1h 47m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Haywards Heath to Southend-on-Sea. 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 Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 4:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Haywards Heath is at 6:49 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 8:40 PM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge and take an average of 1h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 31m • 2 changes


2h 8m • 2 changes


1h 58m • 2 changes


1h 54m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Haywards Heath to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Haywards Heath station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
Haywards Heath to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Haywards Heath station.
Haywards Heath to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Southend Central station.
Book your Haywards Heath to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with Thameslink, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Haywards Heath and Southend-on-Sea is 82.7 km. The road distance is 122 km.
You can take a train from Haywards Heath to Southend Central via London Bridge, London Bridge station, West Ham station, and West Ham in around 1h 52m.