Metrobus launches the new service on Saturday (9 May) connecting Eastbourne, Uckfield and local villages with Gatwick Airport.
The 500 will also serve Hailsham, East Hoathly, Maresfield, Nutley, Forest Row and East Grinstead.
Buses will be operating 24/7 and will replace the existing services 54 between Eastbourne and Uckfield and the 261 between Uckfield and East Grinstead.
The maximum adult fare of £3 will apply to this route.
John's 84 - and is walking a mile every day in May for charity
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East Sussex Growth Hub Launches Free Programme to Help Local Businesses Strengthen Foundations and Grow Sustainably
Stay Smart, Grow Strong to support established sole traders, micro and small businesses across East Sussex with practical, expert-led workshops.
Coda Pharmacy's Open Day
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Booze-Infused Smoked Salmon Success
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Olympian Matt Weston granted Freedom Of Crowborough
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Magnificent Motors revved up Eastbourne at the weekend
The event took place on the Wish Tower Slopes and Western Lawns on Saturday & Sunday
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It's to raise funds and awareness of Dravet Syndrome, a rare, life limiting form of epilepsy which affects his son.
Police issue warning following break-ins to rural outbuildings across Wealden
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