49 Gildredge Road ↔ Herstmonceux Castle Grounds

Operated by Cuckmere Buses. First bus 11:00, last bus 14:45. 3 journeys on weekdays.

The 49 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 →

Timetable

Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.

49 towards Herstmonceux Castle Grounds — Monday to Friday (1 journeys)
Cornfield Road (Stop C1) 11:00
Pier (opp) 11:04
Sovereign Centre (opp) 11:09
Shopping Centre (o/s) 11:16
Crossroads (just after) 11:24
Pevensey Castle (opp) 11:26
The Lamb Inn (opp) 11:30
Herstmonceux Castle Grounds (o/s) 11:40

Route map

All stops on route 49

Service history & registered changes

From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →

Towns & areas on this route

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 49 bus?

The first 49 departure on weekdays leaves at 11:00 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 49 bus?

The last 49 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 14:45. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 49 bus cost?

The 49 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 49 bus?

The 49 is operated by Cuckmere Buses.

Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.