Bus from Staplefield to Handcross

5 direct routes · about 3 min · first bus 07:15, last bus 22:34 (weekdays).

Next buses to Handcross as of 04:55

Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Staplefield, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.

Direct routes

RouteOperatorJourney timeWeekday journeysDaysFirstLastBoard atGet off atCalls at
271 Metrobus ~3 min 11 Sat 6 · Sun 4 07:15 22:34 The Jolly Tanners (opp) High Street (N-bound) —
4 occasional services — once or twice a day · 2, 3, 4, 6

Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.

RouteOperatorJourney timeWeekday journeysDaysFirstLastBoard atGet off atCalls at
2 Handcross District Community Bus ~6 min 1 Thursdays only 16:52 16:52 The Jolly Tanners (opp) High Street (N-bound) —
3 Handcross District Community Bus ~5 min 1 Fridays only 13:50 13:50 The Jolly Tanners (opp) High Street (N-bound) —
4 Handcross District Community Bus ~12 min 1 Fridays only 12:53 12:53 The Jolly Tanners (opp) High Street (N-bound) —
6 Handcross District Community Bus ~5 min 1 Wednesdays only 09:52 09:52 The Jolly Tanners (opp) High Street (N-bound) —

Times are for the first boarding point in Staplefield 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, 2 bus, 3 bus, 4 bus or 6 bus timetable.

Fares from Staplefield to Handcross

  • £2.90 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.

Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes (England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →

Frequently asked questions

Which bus goes from Staplefield to Handcross?

5 routes run directly from Staplefield to Handcross: the 271 (Metrobus), the 2 (Handcross District Community Bus), the 3 (Handcross District Community Bus), the 4 (Handcross District Community Bus), the 6 (Handcross District Community Bus). The most frequent is the 271, 11 times each weekday — board at The Jolly Tanners (opp) and get off at High Street (N-bound), about 3 minutes.

How long does the bus take from Staplefield to Handcross?

Around 3 minutes on the 271, depending on time of day and traffic.

What time is the first and last bus from Staplefield to Handcross?

On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:15 and the last around 22:34. Check the route timetables for weekends.

How much is the bus from Staplefield to Handcross?

An adult single from Staplefield to Handcross is £2.90 on the 271 (Metrobus), from The Jolly Tanners (opp) to High Street (N-bound). 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.

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