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500

Gatwick South – Eastbourne

via Lower Dicker, Wych Cross

Metrobus First 00:00 Last 22:00Every day

Route 500 runs between Gatwick South and Eastbourne via Lower Dicker, Wych Cross. See the full timetable, stops and live buses.

Quick departures

Live departures from key stops on this route

StopTowards Gatwick, South TerminalTowards Eastbourne, Cornfield Road
Henleaze50020:0222:02and more50020:2921:3823:35and more
Whitesmith Lane50020:3822:38and more50021:0523:03and more
Brooklands Nursing Home50021:1123:11and more50020:3322:32and more
Gatwick South Terminal50020:1621:5323:53and more50021:55and more

Route stops

All stops on the route towards Gatwick, South Terminal

StopApprox. time
  1. 1Gildredge Road · Eastbourne Town Centre02:00
  2. 2The Goffs · Upperton02:01
  3. 3Henleaze · Upperton02:02
  4. 4Moat Croft Road · Upperton02:02
  5. 5Selwyn Road · Upperton02:03
  6. 6The Hurst Arms · Upperton02:04
  7. 7Rodmill Drive Top · Downside02:04
  8. 8Rutland Close · Upperton02:05

Frequently asked questions about the 500

What time is the first and last 500 bus?
The first 500 of the day departs at 00:00 and the last one departs at 22:00. These are the scheduled departure times of the first and last journeys, which may start from either end of the route — check the timetable above for times at your own stop.
Does the 500 bus run at weekends?
Yes. The 500 runs seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. Sunday and bank holiday timetables are usually less frequent than weekdays, so check the times above before travelling.
How long does the 500 bus take?
A full end-to-end journey on the 500 takes about 99 minutes between Gatwick South and Eastbourne, running via Lower Dicker and Wych Cross. Allow extra time at peak periods — this is the scheduled running time, not a guarantee.
Who operates the 500 bus?
The 500 is operated by Metrobus. For tickets, fares, lost property or complaints about a journey you need to contact them directly — we're an independent service and can't help with those.

Timetable data from the Bus Open Data Service (BODS), Department for Transport. Live positions from operator vehicle feeds. Times are subject to change.