12 Littlehampton to East Preston via Rustington
Operated by Compass Travel. First bus 09:50, last bus 14:50. 11 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £3.00 — more.
Wanted a different 12? 67 other bus routes are numbered 12 elsewhere in the UK — see every 12 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 10:10 | 11:10 | 12:10 | 13:10 | 14:10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco (o/s) | 10:10 | 11:10 | 12:10 | 13:10 | 14:10 |
| Littlehampton Railway Station (adj) | 10:13 | 11:13 | 12:13 | 13:13 | 14:13 |
| Anchor Springs (Stop B) | 10:15 | 11:15 | 12:15 | 13:15 | 14:15 |
| Library (opp) | 10:17 | 11:17 | 12:17 | 13:17 | 14:17 |
| Swimming Centre (o/s) | 10:20 | 11:20 | 12:20 | 13:20 | 14:20 |
| Shops (adj) | 10:24 | 11:24 | 12:24 | 13:24 | 14:24 |
| Sainsbury's (o/s) | 10:29 | 11:29 | 12:29 | 13:29 | 14:29 |
| Manor Retail Park (on) | 10:32 | 11:32 | 12:32 | 13:32 | 14:32 |
| Hollyhock Way (adj) | 10:36 | 11:36 | 12:36 | 13:36 | 14:36 |
| Arun Court (o/s) | 10:41 | 11:41 | 12:41 | 13:41 | 14:41 |
| Willowhayne Crescent (on) | 10:44 | 11:44 | 12:44 | 13:44 | 14:44 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Fares on the 12
Adult single £3.00 · Adult return £4.90 to £6.90
The same for any journey on the 12, however far you go.
Compass Travel's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 18 September 2026. Fares change — check with Compass Travel before you travel.
Tickets on the 12
Compass Travel publishes singles and day returns on this route for adults, children and students.
Adult Return · Adult Single · Adult Weekly · Child Return · Child Weekly
…and 3 more tickets on this route.
Ticket types come from Compass Travel's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 19 September 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Compass Travel.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Compass Travel before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, 28 December, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 12
12 towards East Preston
All 34 stops
- Tesco (o/s) Littlehampton
- Riverside Industrial Estate (opp) Littlehampton
- Arun Footbridge (opp) Littlehampton
- Littlehampton Railway Station (adj) Littlehampton
- Franciscan Way (N-bound) Littlehampton
- Anchor Springs (Stop B) Littlehampton
- Church Street (E-bound) Littlehampton
- Library (opp) Littlehampton
- Granville Road (before) Littlehampton
- Selborne Road (S-bound) Littlehampton
- Banjo Road (opp) Littlehampton
- South Terrace (E-bound) Littlehampton
- Norfolk Gardens (S-bound) Littlehampton
- Swimming Centre (o/s) Littlehampton
- Convalescent Home (o/s) Rustington
- Harsfold Road (adj) Rustington
- Overstrand Avenue (opp) Rustington
- Seafield Road (opp) Rustington
- Knightscroft Avenue (opp) Rustington
- The Grangeway (opp) Rustington
- Shops (adj) Rustington
- Ashwood Drive (adj) Rustington
- Albert Road (adj) Rustington
- Sainsbury's (o/s) Rustington
- Manor Retail Park (on) Rustington
- Worthing Road (E-bound) Littlehampton
- Timberleys (opp) Littlehampton
- Hollyhock Way (adj) Rustington
- Albert Road (opp) Rustington
- St Joseph's Church (adj) Rustington
- Rustington Hall (adj) Rustington
- The Street (adj) East Preston
- Arun Court (o/s) East Preston
- Willowhayne Crescent (on) East Preston
12 towards Littlehampton
All 34 stops
- Willowhayne Crescent (on) East Preston
- Arun Court (adj) East Preston
- Vicarage Lane (adj) East Preston
- Rustington Hall (opp) Rustington
- Sea Avenue (adj) Rustington
- St Joseph's Church (opp) Rustington
- Albert Road (adj) Rustington
- Sainsbury's (o/s) Rustington
- Manor Retail Park (on) Rustington
- Worthing Road (E-bound) Littlehampton
- Timberleys (opp) Littlehampton
- Hollyhock Way (adj) Rustington
- Albert Road (opp) Rustington
- Ashwood Drive (opp) Rustington
- Shops (opp) Rustington
- The Grangeway (adj) Rustington
- Knightscroft Avenue (adj) Rustington
- Seafield Road (adj) Rustington
- Overstrand Avenue (adj) Rustington
- Harsfold Road (opp) Rustington
- Convalescent Home (opp) Rustington
- Swimming Centre (opp) Littlehampton
- Norfolk Gardens (N-bound) Littlehampton
- South Terrace (W-bound) Littlehampton
- Banjo Road (adj) Littlehampton
- Selborne Road (N-bound) Littlehampton
- Granville Road (after) Littlehampton
- Library (adj) Littlehampton
- Church Street (W-bound) Littlehampton
- Anchor Springs (Stop B) Littlehampton
- Littlehampton Railway Station (opp) Littlehampton
- Arun Footbridge (adj) Littlehampton
- Riverside Industrial Estate (adj) Littlehampton
- Tesco (o/s) Littlehampton
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 12 bus?
The first 12 departure on weekdays leaves at 09:50 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 12 bus?
The last 12 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 14:50. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 12 bus cost?
Compass Travel's published fares on the 12: adult single £3.00, adult return £4.90 to £6.90. The 12 is confirmed by GOV.UK as part of the national fare cap, so a single costs at most £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Compass Travel day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 12 bus?
The 12 is operated by Compass Travel.
Timetable data from Compass Travel via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South East England feed). Compass Travel last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 23 September 2026. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.