Bus from Handcross to Patcham
2 direct routes · 33–71 min · first bus 05:10, last bus 19:42 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 09:04, last bus 16:38.
Next buses to Patcham as of 21:20
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 | ~33 min | 14 | Sat 13 · Sun 7 | 05:10 | 19:42 | High Street (S-bound) | Patcham Place (opp) | Warninglid, Hickstead, Sayers Common, Albourne, Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks & 2 more |
| 271 | Metrobus | ~71 min | 9 | Sat 5 · Sun 4 | 05:15 | 18:56 | High Street (S-bound) | Patcham Place (opp) | 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 Patcham
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 Patcham?
2 routes run directly from Handcross to Patcham: 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 Patcham Place (opp), about 33 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Handcross to Patcham?
Between 33 minutes on the 273 and 71 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 Patcham?
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 Patcham?
Adult singles from Handcross to Patcham: £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.