Bus from Brighton to Handcross
2 direct routes · 47–84 min · first bus 06:07, last bus 21:33 (weekdays).
Next buses to Handcross as of 12:00
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Brighton, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 273 | Metrobus | ~47 min | 14 | Sat 13 · Sun 7 | 06:28 | 20:35 | Royal Pavilion (Stop R1) | High Street (N-bound) | Pyecombe, Clayton, Hassocks, Hurstpierpoint, Albourne, Sayers Common & 1 more |
| 271 | Metrobus | ~84 min | 11 | Sat 5 · Sun 4 | 06:07 | 21:33 | St Peter's Church (Stop L1) | High Street (N-bound) | Pyecombe, Clayton, Hassocks, Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath, Cuckfield & 2 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Brighton 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 273 bus or 271 bus timetable.
Fares from Brighton to Handcross
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Brighton to Handcross?
2 routes run directly from Brighton to Handcross: the 273 (Metrobus), the 271 (Metrobus). The most frequent is the 273, 14 times each weekday — board at Royal Pavilion (Stop R1) and get off at High Street (N-bound), about 47 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Brighton to Handcross?
Between 47 minutes on the 273 and 84 on the 271, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Pyecombe, Clayton, Hassocks, Hurstpierpoint and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Brighton to Handcross?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:07 and the last around 21:33. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Brighton to Handcross?
Adult singles from Brighton to Handcross: £3.00 on the 273 and 271 (Metrobus). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.