Bus from Crawley (West Sussex) to Handcross
2 direct routes · about 13 min · first bus 05:00, last bus 19:30 (weekdays).
Next buses to Handcross as of 08:24
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Crawley, 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 | ~13 min | 14 | Sat 13 · Sun 7 | 05:00 | 19:30 | Bus Station (Stand F) | High Street (S-bound) | Pease Pottage & Tilgate Forest Row |
| 271 | Metrobus | ~16 min | 9 | Sat 5 · Sun 4 | 05:02 | 18:40 | Bus Station (Stand F) | High Street (S-bound) | Pease Pottage & Tilgate Forest Row |
Times are for the first boarding point in Crawley 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 Crawley 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 Crawley to Handcross?
2 routes run directly from Crawley to Handcross: the 273 (Metrobus), the 271 (Metrobus). The most frequent is the 273, 14 times each weekday — board at Bus Station (Stand F) and get off at High Street (S-bound), about 13 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Crawley to Handcross?
Around 13 minutes on the 273, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Pease Pottage, Tilgate Forest Row on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Crawley to Handcross?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:00 and the last around 19:30. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Crawley to Handcross?
Adult singles from Crawley 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.