Bus from Handcross to Staplefield

5 direct routes · about 4 min · first bus 05:15, last bus 18:56 (weekdays).

Next buses to Staplefield as of 05:10

Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Handcross, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.

Direct routes

RouteOperatorJourney timeWeekday journeysDaysFirstLastBoard atGet off atCalls at
271 Metrobus ~4 min 9 Sat 5 · Sun 4 05:15 18:56 High Street (S-bound) The Jolly Tanners (adj) —
4 occasional services — once or twice a day · 2, 3, 4, 6

Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.

RouteOperatorJourney timeWeekday journeysDaysFirstLastBoard atGet off atCalls at
2 Handcross District Community Bus ~7 min 1 Thursdays only 14:20 14:20 High Street (S-bound) The Jolly Tanners (adj) —
3 Handcross District Community Bus ~5 min 1 Fridays only 16:40 16:40 High Street (S-bound) The Jolly Tanners (adj) —
4 Handcross District Community Bus ~10 min 1 Fridays only 09:50 09:50 High Street (S-bound) The Jolly Tanners (adj) —
6 Handcross District Community Bus ~5 min 1 Wednesdays only 12:48 12:48 High Street (S-bound) The Jolly Tanners (adj) —

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, 2 bus, 3 bus, 4 bus or 6 bus timetable.

Fares from Handcross to Staplefield

  • £2.90 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.

Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes (England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →

Frequently asked questions

Which bus goes from Handcross to Staplefield?

5 routes run directly from Handcross to Staplefield: the 271 (Metrobus), the 2 (Handcross District Community Bus), the 3 (Handcross District Community Bus), the 4 (Handcross District Community Bus), the 6 (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 Jolly Tanners (adj), about 4 minutes.

How long does the bus take from Handcross to Staplefield?

Around 4 minutes on the 271, depending on time of day and traffic.

What time is the first and last bus from Handcross to Staplefield?

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 Staplefield?

An adult single from Handcross to Staplefield is £2.90 on the 271 (Metrobus), from High Street (S-bound) to The Jolly Tanners (adj). 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.

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