Bus from Haywards Heath to Staplefield
2 direct routes · about 26 min · first bus 06:53, last bus 22:15 (weekdays).
Next buses to Staplefield as of 15:21
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 | ~26 min | 11 | Sat 6 · Sun 4 | 06:53 | 22:15 | Princess Royal Hospital (o/s) | The Jolly Tanners (opp) | Cuckfield & Slough Green |
| 3 | Handcross District Community Bus | ~40 min | 1 | Fridays only | 16:05 | 16:05 | Princess Royal Hospital (o/s) | The Jolly Tanners (adj) | Balcombe & Handcross |
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 3 bus timetable.
Fares from Haywards Heath to Staplefield
- £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 Haywards Heath to Staplefield?
2 routes run directly from Haywards Heath to Staplefield: the 271 (Metrobus), the 3 (Handcross District Community Bus). The most frequent is the 271, 11 times each weekday — board at Princess Royal Hospital (o/s) and get off at The Jolly Tanners (opp), about 26 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Haywards Heath to Staplefield?
Around 26 minutes on the 271, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Cuckfield, Slough Green on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Haywards Heath to Staplefield?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:53 and the last around 22:15. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Haywards Heath to Staplefield?
An adult single from Haywards Heath to Staplefield is £3.00 on the 271 (Metrobus), from Princess Royal Hospital (o/s) to The Jolly Tanners (opp). 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.