Bus from Sompting to South Lancing
3 direct routes · 6–12 min · first bus 05:58, last bus 23:28 (weekdays).
Next buses to South Lancing as of 10:36
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Sompting, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 701 | Stagecoach South | ~6 min | 58 | Sat 56 · Sun 40 | 05:58 | 23:28 | Berriedale Drive (opp) | Western Road (opp) | — |
| 16 | Compass Travel | ~12 min | 4 | weekdays only | 10:39 | 13:39 | Berriedale Drive (adj) | Old Salts Farm Road (adj) | — |
| 740 | Compass Travel | ~6 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:59 | 15:59 | Berriedale Drive (adj) | Beach Green Hotel (opp) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Sompting 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 701 bus, 16 bus or 740 bus timetable.
Fares from Sompting to South Lancing
- £2.30 adult single on the 701 (Stagecoach South)
- £3.00 adult single, £6.10 return on the 16 (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 Sompting to South Lancing?
3 routes run directly from Sompting to South Lancing: the 701 (Stagecoach South), the 16 (Compass Travel), the 740 (Compass Travel). The most frequent is the 701, 58 times each weekday — board at Berriedale Drive (opp) and get off at Western Road (opp), about 6 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Sompting to South Lancing?
Between 6 minutes on the 701 and 12 on the 16, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Sompting to South Lancing?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:58 and the last around 23:28. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Sompting to South Lancing?
Adult singles from Sompting to South Lancing: £2.30 on the 701 (Stagecoach South); £3.00 on the 16 (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.