Bus from Patcham to Handcross
2 direct routes · 31–69 min · first bus 06:19, last bus 21:45 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 10:24, last bus 17:54.
Next buses to Handcross as of 20:06
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Patcham, 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 | ~31 min | 14 | Sat 13 · Sun 7 | 06:40 | 20:47 | Patcham Place (adj) | High Street (N-bound) | Pyecombe, Clayton, Hassocks, Hurstpierpoint, Albourne, Sayers Common & 1 more |
| 271 | Metrobus | ~69 min | 11 | Sat 5 · Sun 4 | 06:19 | 21:45 | Patcham Place (adj) | High Street (N-bound) | Pyecombe, Clayton, Hassocks, Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath, Cuckfield & 2 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Patcham 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 Patcham to Handcross
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 Patcham to Handcross?
2 routes run directly from Patcham to Handcross: the 273 (Metrobus), the 271 (Metrobus). The most frequent is the 273, 14 times each weekday — board at Patcham Place (adj) and get off at High Street (N-bound), about 31 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Patcham to Handcross?
Between 31 minutes on the 273 and 69 on the 271, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Pyecombe, Clayton, Hassocks, Hurstpierpoint and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Patcham to Handcross?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:19 and the last around 21:45. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Patcham to Handcross?
Adult singles from Patcham to Handcross: £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.