Bus from Balcombe to Handcross

3 direct routes · 9–20 min · first bus 09:30, last bus 16:31 (weekdays).

Next buses to Handcross as of 07:01

Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Balcombe, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.

Direct routes

RouteOperatorJourney timeWeekday journeysDaysFirstLastBoard atGet off atCalls at
1 Handcross District Community Bus ~20 min 1 Mondays only 09:30 09:30 The Half Moon (adj) High Street (S-bound) —
2 Handcross District Community Bus ~20 min 1 Thursdays only 14:00 14:00 The Half Moon (adj) High Street (S-bound) —
3 Handcross District Community Bus ~9 min 1 Fridays only 16:31 16:31 Red Bridge (W-bound) High Street (S-bound) —

Times are for the first boarding point in Balcombe on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.

The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 1 bus, 2 bus or 3 bus timetable.

Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes (England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →

Frequently asked questions

Which bus goes from Balcombe to Handcross?

3 routes run directly from Balcombe to Handcross: the 1 (Handcross District Community Bus), the 2 (Handcross District Community Bus), the 3 (Handcross District Community Bus). The most frequent is the 1, once each weekday — board at The Half Moon (adj) and get off at High Street (S-bound), about 20 minutes.

How long does the bus take from Balcombe to Handcross?

Between 9 minutes on the 3 and 20 on the 1, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.

What time is the first and last bus from Balcombe to Handcross?

On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 09:30 and the last around 16:31. Check the route timetables for weekends.

How much is the bus from Balcombe to Handcross?

Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.

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