42 Hailsham circular via Upper Horsebridge, Alfriston

Operated by Cuckmere Buses. First bus 09:22, last bus 12:42. 5 journeys on Wednesdays. Fares: singles capped at £3 — more.

Next towards Hailsham from High Street (SE-bound): Wednesday 09:49

Next inbound from High Street (SE-bound): Wednesday 12:03

Wanted a different 42? 38 other bus routes are numbered 42 elsewhere in the UK — see every 42 bus timetable by area.

Timetable

Ends at Hailsham High St · Wednesdays · 3 journeys
Stop 09:2209:5010:10
High Street (SE-bound) ·09:5010:10
Windsor Road (adj) ·09:53·
Sandbanks Way (NE-bound) ·09:57·
Ingrams Way (adj) ·10:02·
Tesco (o/s) ·10:0810:10
The Kings Head (adj) ··10:16
Village Shop (adj) ··10:22
Village Hall (adj) ··10:30
Rose Cottage (opp) ··10:34
Market Cross (at) ··10:43
Railway Station (adj) 09:22·10:52
Lovers Corner (NE-bound) 09:30··
Village Shop (opp) 09:38··
The Kings Head (opp) 09:43··
Yew Tree Inn (adj) ··10:58
Tesco (o/s) ··11:10
High Street (SE-bound) 09:4910:0911:12

Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off; one that finishes short of the usual end says where ("to …") — not every journey on this route runs the whole way. A · means that journey does not stop there. 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.

The 42 is confirmed in the national fare cap — single fares cost at most £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Source: GOV.UK. Details →

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All stops on route 42

Towns & areas on this route

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 42 bus?

The first 42 departure on Wednesdays leaves at 09:22 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 42 bus?

The last 42 on Wednesdays leaves its first stop at 12:42. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 42 bus cost?

The 42 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. Cuckmere Buses day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.

Who runs the 42 bus?

The 42 is operated by Cuckmere Buses.

Timetable data from Cuckmere Buses via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South East England feed). Cuckmere Buses last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 23 July 2026. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.