Bus from Haywards Heath to Crawley (West Sussex)
2 direct routes · about 45 min · first bus 06:53, last bus 23:24 (weekdays).
Next buses to Crawley (West Sussex) as of 12:49
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Haywards Heath, 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 | ~45 min | 11 | Sat 6 · Sun 4 | 06:53 | 22:15 | Princess Royal Hospital (o/s) | Station Way (Stop TE) | Cuckfield, Slough Green, Staplefield, Handcross, Tilgate Forest Row & Pease Pottage |
| 272 | Metrobus | ~39 min | 9 | Sat 7 · Sun 4 | 10:19 | 23:24 | Lindfield Common (SE-bound) | Squareabout (S-bound) | Ardingly, Wakehurst Place, Selsfield Common, Turners Hill, Crawley Down & Copthorne |
Times are for the first boarding point in Haywards Heath 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 272 bus timetable.
Fares from Haywards Heath to Crawley
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 Haywards Heath to Crawley?
2 routes run directly from Haywards Heath to Crawley: the 271 (Metrobus), the 272 (Metrobus). The most frequent is the 271, 11 times each weekday — board at Princess Royal Hospital (o/s) and get off at Station Way (Stop TE), about 45 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Haywards Heath to Crawley?
Around 45 minutes on the 271, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Cuckfield, Slough Green, Staplefield, Handcross and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Haywards Heath to Crawley?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:53 and the last around 23:24. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Haywards Heath to Crawley?
Adult singles from Haywards Heath to Crawley: £3.00 on the 271 and 272 (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.