Bus from Handcross to Haywards Heath
2 direct routes · about 25 min · first bus 05:15, last bus 18:56 (weekdays).
Next buses to Haywards Heath as of 09:22
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 271 | Metrobus | ~25 min | 9 | Sat 5 · Sun 4 | 05:15 | 18:56 | High Street (S-bound) | The Broadway (S-bound) | Staplefield, Slough Green & Cuckfield |
| 3 | Handcross District Community Bus | ~28 min | 1 | Fridays only | 13:55 | 13:55 | High Street (N-bound) | The Broadway (S-bound) | Balcombe |
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 271 bus or 3 bus timetable.
Fares from Handcross to Haywards Heath
- £3.00 adult single on the 271 (Metrobus)
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 Haywards Heath?
2 routes run directly from Handcross to Haywards Heath: the 271 (Metrobus), the 3 (Handcross District Community Bus). The most frequent is the 271, 9 times each weekday — board at High Street (S-bound) and get off at The Broadway (S-bound), about 25 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Handcross to Haywards Heath?
Around 25 minutes on the 271, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Staplefield, Slough Green, Cuckfield on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Handcross to Haywards Heath?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:15 and the last around 18:56. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Handcross to Haywards Heath?
An adult single from Handcross to Haywards Heath is £3.00 on the 271 (Metrobus), from High Street (S-bound) to The Broadway (S-bound). 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.