May Service Updates

2 months ago Wed 15th Apr 2026

We are excited to announce improvements to our services from 9th May 2026, including the launch of route 500, a brand-new 24-hour service connecting Eastbourne and Gatwick Airport, via Willingdon, Hailsham, East Hoathly, Halland, Uckfield, Maresfield, Forest Row, East Grinstead, Copthorne and Manor Royal Business District.

Below is a summary of the main changes. Simply click on the route link in the table below or visit our online journey planner before you travel.

Route	Summary
23/23X	Additional journeys introduced Monday to Saturday, with more services extended to Worthing operating as route 23X. These improvements are supported by the West Sussex Bus Service Improvement Plan.
271/272	Improved Monday to Saturday evening service, with a new Sunday and Public Holiday service introduced on route 272.
420	Minor timetable update.
424	New timetable introduced to help improve punctuality.
430/435	New timetable with more frequent buses during Monday to Saturday early evenings. Services revised to serve Whitebushes at all times, providing a more frequent service. These improvements are supported by the Surrey Bus Service Improvement Plan.
460	Additional Sunday and Public Holiday morning and evening journeys added. Route 460 will no longer serve Whitebushes, as routes 430 & 435 will provide a more frequent alternative. These improvements are supported by London Gatwick and the Surrey Bus Service Improvement Plan.
500 Map	New 24/7 service between Eastbourne and Gatwick Airport, via Willingdon, Hailsham, East Hoathly, Halland, Uckfield, Maresfield, Forest Row, East Grinstead, Copthorne and Manor Royal Business District. Route 500 will replace the existing routes 54 (between Eastbourne and Uckfield) and 261 (between Uckfield and East Grinstead), and will include all stops except Manor Park and Polegate High Street on existing route 54 (but will serve St George’s Church), and Ashurst Wood village on existing route 261. These improvements are supported by London Gatwick, East Sussex County Council and West Sussex County Council.
612	Minor timetable update.