Bus from Handcross to Brighton
2 direct routes · 44–86 min · first bus 05:10, last bus 19:42 (weekdays).
Next buses to Brighton as of 10:00
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Handcross, 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 | ~44 min | 14 | Sat 13 · Sun 7 | 05:10 | 19:42 | High Street (S-bound) | London Road Shops (Stop L8) | Warninglid, Hickstead, Sayers Common, Albourne, Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks & 2 more |
| 271 | Metrobus | ~86 min | 9 | Sat 5 · Sun 4 | 05:15 | 18:56 | High Street (S-bound) | St Peter's Church (Stop L9) | Staplefield, Slough Green, Cuckfield, Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, Hassocks & 2 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Handcross 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 Handcross to Brighton
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 Handcross to Brighton?
2 routes run directly from Handcross to Brighton: the 273 (Metrobus), the 271 (Metrobus). The most frequent is the 273, 14 times each weekday — board at High Street (S-bound) and get off at London Road Shops (Stop L8), about 44 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Handcross to Brighton?
Between 44 minutes on the 273 and 86 on the 271, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Warninglid, Hickstead, Sayers Common, Albourne and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Handcross to Brighton?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:10 and the last around 19:42. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Handcross to Brighton?
Adult singles from Handcross to Brighton: £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.