As far as possible, we aim to keep you up to date on our website.
Our latest Buswatch Newsletter includes:-
- Last days for service 701.
- New fare cap raised from £2 to £3 single.
- Several other stories.
A Valley Gardens 3 update
With the Argus suggesting that construction of the scheme could start in December. The author believes it is
important that the many bus problems with the scheme, receive greater recognition. While changes to the scheme
are unlikely, given the likely risk to bus services, it can only be hoped that miracles can happen. Especially as
the cost and duration of the roadworks is likely to increase significantly, when the problems with finished scheme are finally recognised.
There is a belief that we should be aiming to get the scheme right, first time.
The previous newsletter is available here.
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For an excellent place to find up to the minute Transport information, for an extended Newhaven area, see
Transport in Newhaven's facebook page.
The promotional £2 maximum single fare, has been extended until the 31st December 2024.
However it is likely to increase to £3 in the New Year, a 50% increase. While this is still good value for longer journeys,
this will create the highest ever single bus fares for Brighton's bus users, greatly disadvantaging the most financially
stretched members of society.
All our information is thought to be correct to 17th November 2024.
Brighton & Hove Bus Co. : After the exciting news of the new cross city limited stop service '1X', introduced in July.
The bus company has
maintained its good news by extending the service 28, from Hailsham to Eastbourne- early mornings,
evenings and on Sundays; from the 22nd of September.
At the moment, it is unknown whether the current £5 unlimited travel fare, within the city; other offers, and special offers
for people under 19 (etc.), will continue beyond December. Although BSIP funding continues until April+.
If you use Tap-on, Tap-off; then the cost of the second and subsequent days 'Saver' ticket is reduced,
within that week. This makes it cheaper than 'The Key' daily fare, and sometimes cheaper than the 24-hour fare on the app!
Although if you want to make use of a £5 ticket in East Sussex you must use the B&H app.
Brighton & Hove has its all encompassing app.
While Apple Express (on iPhones) is available; but please keep your phone separate from debit cards,
or the system may not know which one to charge!
Click here for Brighton & Hove's main website.
Stagecoach: Covering the area between Littlehampton, Worthing, and Brighton.
Also good news from Stagecoach. From 1st September, the service 17 towards Horsham was enhanced. With a 30 minute
daytime service
between Brighton and Henfield, and changes at Partridge Green. Stagecoach will also offer a bus back from Brighton at 10pm, and
an hourly Sunday service (mostly thanks to the West Sussex BSIP)!
Click here-for the Stagecoach website.
The Big Lemon: Services 16, 47 & 52 paper timetables are now available from One Stop Travel, in North Street, Brighton.
Hopefully they will be offering a more reliable service. Updates, and real-time locations of buses can be found on their website,
under the relevant bus routes.
For the latest information, visit the Big Lemon website.
or phone 01273 681681.
Metrobus, south and mid Sussex:
The big news is from 21st May 24, the service 273 was upgraded to
basically offer a fast hourly
service between Crawley and Brighton (Old Steine), Monday to Saturday. Often taking less than an hour. With the addition of
a new Sunday service.
For the latest information click here- for the Metrobus website.
Compass Travel: Celebrating its 30th year; earlier this year, Compass Travel saw a number of its services in East Sussex enhanced,
using BSIP money.
As with other operators, you can travel further for a current the maximum single fare of £2.
The service 37/37B timetable is now available from One Stop Travel, in North Street.
Click here for the Compass Travel's website.
CTLA & Cuckmere bus services: Click here for their website
Or phone 01273 517332.
We do not generally list changes to Cuckmere bus services. However, while the summer Rambler service has finished for the season;
if you would like to visit Charleston, the service 39 is continuing over the winter period.
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