Bus from Haywards Heath to Cuckfield
8 direct routes · 13–37 min · first bus 06:14, last bus 22:15 (weekdays).
Next buses to Cuckfield 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 | ~15 min | 11 | Sat 6 · Sun 4 | 06:53 | 22:15 | Princess Royal Hospital (o/s) | The Wheatsheaf (o/s) | — |
| 31 | Compass Travel | ~14 min | 9 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 06:14 | 17:26 | Princess Royal Hospital (o/s) | The Wheatsheaf (o/s) | — |
| 89 | Compass Travel | ~13 min | 3 | weekdays only | 09:45 | 17:30 | Princess Royal Hospital (o/s) | The Wheatsheaf (o/s) | — |
| 31A | Compass Travel | ~15 min | 3 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 09:16 | 13:16 | Princess Royal Hospital (o/s) | Longacre Crescent (adj) | — |
4 occasional services — once or twice a day · 33, 62, 166, 33A
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | Compass Travel | ~18 min | 2 | weekdays only | 07:27 | 07:57 | Victoria Recreation Ground (adj) | Warden Park School (o/s) | — |
| 62 | Compass Travel | ~37 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:48 | 07:48 | Princess Royal Hospital (o/s) | Warden Park School (o/s) | — |
| 166 | Compass Travel | ~19 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:09 | 08:09 | Princess Royal Hospital (o/s) | Warden Park School (o/s) | — |
| 33A | Compass Travel | ~20 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:58 | 07:58 | Victoria Recreation Ground (adj) | Warden Park School (o/s) | — |
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, 31 bus, 89 bus, 31A bus, 33 bus, 62 bus, 166 bus or 33A bus timetable.
Fares from Haywards Heath to Cuckfield
- £2.70 adult single on the 271 (Metrobus)
- £3.00 adult single, £5.50 return on the 31, 31A, 33, 62 and 33A (Compass Travel)
- £2.40 adult single, £4.60 return on the 89 (Compass Travel)
- £3.00 adult single, £5.25 return on the 166 (Compass Travel)
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 Cuckfield?
8 routes run directly from Haywards Heath to Cuckfield: the 271 (Metrobus), the 31 (Compass Travel), the 89 (Compass Travel), the 31A (Compass Travel), the 33 (Compass Travel), the 62 (Compass Travel), the 166 (Compass Travel), the 33A (Compass Travel). The most frequent is the 271, 11 times each weekday — board at Princess Royal Hospital (o/s) and get off at The Wheatsheaf (o/s), about 15 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Haywards Heath to Cuckfield?
Between 13 minutes on the 89 and 37 on the 62, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Haywards Heath to Cuckfield?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:14 and the last around 22:15. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Haywards Heath to Cuckfield?
Adult singles from Haywards Heath to Cuckfield: £2.70 on the 271 (Metrobus); £3.00 on the 31, 31A, 33, 62 and 33A (Compass Travel); £2.40 on the 89 (Compass Travel); £3.00 on the 166 (Compass Travel). 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.