Kingsland Gate, Hassocks

Welcome to the Kingsland Gate Travel Plan Site.

We’re here to help you utilise the best of your area, be that shops, facilities or public transport.

On this page you can find information on the following:

  • Local Shops and centres
  • Bus stops/timetables/fares
  • Train station/timetables
  • Cycle routes, shops
  • Events on in your local area

Much of the information is provided through direct links to other websites, which ensures that the information we give and you use is up to date.

What’s in your local area?

Your home is in proximity to numerous facilities and amenities located within Hassocks. Hassocks Town Centre is approximately 1.5km south of Kingsland Gate which is accessible via a 20-minute walk or 6-minute cycle! We have provided a handy map below which gives an indication as to where you may find certain facilities.

Bus Travel

Kingsland Gate is located close to bus stops along London Road. These stops are served by Metrobus. A summary of the routes and timetables are outlined below, along with relevant links to the page.

270 – East Grinstead – Haywards Heath – Burgess Hill – Brighton

Every 60 minutes between 0725 – 1859 Monday to Friday, 0742 – 1841 on Saturdays, and at 1047, 1247 and 1542 on Sundays.

271 – Crawley – Burgess Hill – Brighton

Every 120 minutes between 0604 – 1947 Monday to Friday, between 0905 – 1703 on Saturdays and between 0955 – 1636 on Sundays.

272 – Crawley – Haywards Heath – Burgess Hill – Brighton

Every 120 minutes between 0654 – 2149 Monday to Friday and between 0632 – 1607 on Saturdays, and no service on Sundays.

Click here for all the latest information or download the app

Why take the Bus?

There are many reasons as to why taking the bus can be beneficial for you, including:

  1. Walking to and from the bus stop is a great way to incorporate physical activity into your daily routine
  2. Taking the bus allows you to be proactive with your time – you could read your book, reply to emails and catch up with friends.
  3. You are choosing to travel sustainably, helping to support the climate emergency, contributing to cleaner air in your area and influencing others to make better travel options.
  4. Season tickets could offer unlimited travel services for a more affordable price

Train Travel

Kingsland Gate is a 17-minute walk or 5-minute cycle from Hassocks Railway Station. Regular services to London and Brighton are available.

Hassocks railway station has a number of facilities, including:

  • Step-free access to all platforms
  • Accessible ticket machines and ramps
  • Toilets and baby changing facilities
  • Seating area
  • 154 spaces of cycle storage

For up-to-date train information, click here:

Railcards

Purchasing a National Railcard will give you savings of up to 1/3 on rail fares across the country – the average Railcard holder saves up to £172 a year on train journeys. There are 9 main National Railcards on offer – look here for their prices and requirements.

Bicycle Travel

Cycling in and around Hassocks is quick and easy given the flat landscape, wide carriageways and shared footway/cycleways.

For longer cycles, National Cycle Network Route 20 is located approximately 4km (15 minutes) west of your home and provides a cycle route into Brighton. NCN Route 2 can be accessed from Brighton which provides a long-distance route along the south coast in sections from Kent to Cornwall.

Bicycle Travel

Cycling in and around Hassocks is quick and easy given the flat landscape, wide carriageways and shared footway/cycleways.

For longer cycles, National Cycle Network (NCN) Route 20 is located approximately 4km (20 minutes) south of your home and provides a cycle route into Brighton. NCN Route 2 can be accessed from Brighton which provides a long-distance route along the south coast in sections from Kent to Cornwall.

For information and a handy map for National Cycle Network routes click here.

Bike hire

Want to get out and explore your local area, but do not own your own bike? Hassocks Community Cycle Hire is located outside of Hassocks Railway Station (BN6 8HN). Bikes are available to hire all year round from £10 for four hours. hours. They also offer a full range of bicycle servicing ranging from small fixes to full on refurbishments. This service is available on Saturday mornings (10am-1pm).

To find out more click here:

Benefits of Cycling:

  • Decreases your stress levels
  • Improves posture and coordination
  • Strengthens bones and improves joint mobility
  • Reduces congestion
  • Saves you money
  • Increased cardiovascular fitness

When you are cycling it is important that you stay safe and follow the highway code! We have provided a few handy tips below:

  • Look and signal to show drivers what you plan to do, make eye contact where possible.
  • Wear a correctly fitted cycle helmet that is securely fastened
  • Where possible, try to maintain a safe distance when you cycle
  • Wear high-visibility and reflective clothing and accessories at all times

Sustainable Driving

We understand that sometimes driving is the only option. Therefore, using sustainable driving practices such as car clubs or car sharing can help save you money and reduce your impact on the environment!

West Sussex Carshare

Car sharing is a great way to help reduce pollution, cut congestion, meet new people and save money! If you are travelling somewhere and have a spare seat in the car, why not offer someone a lift?

Alternatively, if you need a lift why not check to see if anyone is offering one to the location you wish to travel to? Find out all the information you need here:

Electric vehicles

Considering the national move towards hybrid and electric vehicles in the coming years, now is the time to make the switch and go electric!

Electric and hybrid vehicles are more affordable than you may think and can offer remarkable benefits such as:

  • Lower / no fuel costs
  • Lower / no emissions tax
  • Lower maintenance costs
  • Eco-friendly with no emissions

Zapmap provides useful information on public charging points – the three nearest charging points to your home are:

  • Orion Car Park
  • Hassocks Railway Station
  • Woodsland Road

Find more stops here.

Still need to drive your own car? There are still ways to develop more sustainable habits, why not try some of the below techniques:

  • Remove unnecessary weight from your car such as roof racks or boxes
  • Avoid breaking and accelerating hard by driving smoothly
  • Limit the use of your air conditioning
  • Check your tyres are fully inflated
  • Stick to the speed limit – speeding often leads to higher fuel consumption

Journey Planners:

If you need help planning a journey by bike, click here.

For help planning your bus journey in the local area, click here.

If you need help planning your train journey, click here or here

Or if you want to ask us a question, please email travelplan@paulbashamassociates.com