METROBUS Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Considering 175 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the staff for being exceptionally helpful, welcoming, and kind when handling various lost property inquiries. Consumers deeply appreciate the remarkably fast response times, professional support, and patient assistance received directly at the local travel offices. Though some customers noted persistent issues with bus delays and unreliable timetables, travelers occasionally experienced notable frustration. People mentioned waiting extended periods at stops for vehicles that failed to run according to the expected schedule. Others reported instances where drivers did not stop when requested, leaving commuters stranded with heavy luggage.

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Service

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I want to give a huge shoutout to Carol at Metrobus Crawley. Two weeks ago, I lost my £200 suitcase on the bus. I checked that day, submitted an online request, and heard nothing. But today, I went in... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently lost my phone on 15th May and was relieved to be reunited with it on 20th May thanks to Metrobus’s lost and found service. It’s great to know they have a system in place where lost items... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Big thanks to Metrobus and especially Carol for helping me get back my phone that I lost on the bus! I filled in the online lost property form and was amazed at how quickly they got in touch. Carol wa... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Special shout out to Carol at Metrobus Crawley. My son left his phone on the bus, we reported it lost and within an hour Carol called back to say they had located it for us to collect. Great ambassado... See more

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  1. Transportation Service

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We currently operate 125 buses across 50 routes through Sussex, Surrey and Kent. We provide urban services in Crawley, Horsham, East Grinstead, Redhill and Reigate. We operate the hugely popular 24-7 Fastway service. Fastway is a partnership that includes West Sussex County Council, Surrey County Council, Crawley Borough Council and Gatwick Airport. Fastway links Crawley to Horley, serving Gatwick Airport. Fastway uses dedicated lanes, guideways and traffic light priorities to improve reliability.


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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I left my phone in the bus and the full…

I left my phone in the bus and the full team was very responsible and supportive. Really appreciate the support of the team. Phil assisted to get my lost phone.

March 17, 2026
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Thanks, Tasneem. Great to hear, I will make sure Phil is aware, and I am glad we could help, ^David

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The ladies are amazing with the…

The ladies are amazing with the knowledge I dealt with Kealeigh and Lesly, who helped me so much to find my way all over the place, with both timetables and on the app. Am so very grateful. Well done.

March 15, 2026
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Reply from METROBUS

Thank you Michele for your kind words. We also think Lesley and Kealeigh are amazing and I will make sure your lovely thoughts are sent to them. I am glad we could help ^David

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing team

Amazing team. Very friendly

March 12, 2026
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Hello Ziyad thanks for your kind words this is great to hear! ^David

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Carol was very helpful

Carol was very helpful, she was so patient with me whilst I tried to identify my lost item. Great customer service, thank you 😊

March 12, 2026
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Hi Hannah, so lovely of you to leave us a review and I am glad we could help ^David

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Miss carol

Miss, carol your very friendly i’m very happy thank you and See you again.

March 10, 2026
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Hi Milan, thank you for your review and kind words for Carol. I will make sure they are made aware , thanks again ^David

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had amazing service today from carol…

I had amazing service today from carol and phil.
Thank you soo much!!✨✨💯💯

March 5, 2026
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Great to hear Angel! Thank you for your kind words, I will make sure Carol and Phil are aware. Thanks again ^David

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Special shout out to Carol at Metrobus…

Special shout out to Carol at Metrobus Crawley. My son left his phone on the bus, we reported it lost and within an hour Carol called back to say they had located it for us to collect. Great ambassador for the company, many thanks.

March 3, 2026
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Hi Simon, Thank you for your kind words for Carol . I will make sure they are made aware and I am so glad they could help ^David

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ur tap on and tap off is a load off…

Ur tap on and tap off is a load off rubbish it never seems to work even tho customers have money on there cards completely pointless

February 26, 2026
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Reply from METROBUS

Hello James, I am sorry to hear that. The majority of our customers find the system easy to use and value for money. I would be happy to go through any issues you have and explain how the system works in more detail. Please send an email to Info@Metrobus.co.uk and I will help further ^David

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The service was absolutely amazing

The service was absolutely amazing, Carol explained alot and advised me ans she is very positive.

February 23, 2026
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Hi Mustafa, thanks for your kind words for Carol. We also think she is amazing and will let them know. ^David

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Subscription payment error.

I had an issue with double payments being taken on a subscription for my daughters student metrovoyager ticket. Carol and Phil were brilliant, they were both incredibly helpful and sorted out the issue, gave me a refund and cancelled the subscription service for me. All with a smile and level of customer service rarely experienced. A huge thank you to both for making it a painless experience.

February 16, 2026
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Thank you for kind words Mrs Hayward I will make sure Carol and Phil are aware of your review . I am glad we could help! ^David

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick response to feedback

Quick response to feedback. Good service from the driver. Disappointingly late though.

February 14, 2026
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Hi Ian, thanks for your review and I am glad to hear we responded promptly. I apologise again for the delay ^David

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

What happened to me yesterday was…

What happened to me yesterday was shocking. February 11, 2026. Crawley-East Grinstead line 400.
They were just about to change drivers. The incoming driver was a redhead, white, English, with glasses and a beard. Around late 30s or 40 years old. I was at the Crawley bus stop, checked online for directions to Horley, and wasn't sure if the 400 Crawley-East Grinstead bus went through Horley. I'm not from the area and I usually take the train, not the bus. I was sick with a sore throat, headache, and fever, and since the next train was still half an hour away, I thought I'd take the bus.

I asked the incoming driver if the bus went through Horley, and he said no, that the line 20 goes. I said, "Okay, so it doesn't go near Horley, where the Lidl is, because I thought I saw it online." He said, "Oh yes, near the Lidl it does." I asked him again, "Horley?" and he said yes.

I get on. And after a very long journey, I see that we're already in East Grinstead! East Grinstead Lidl stop! I get up and tell him, and he replies that it's the wrong bus, that he's sorry he'd gotten confused with the East Grinstead Lidl, and asks how much I paid for the ticket, gesturing with his hand towards his trouser pocket. I tell him the ticket doesn't matter, I just want to get to Horley or close by, and that's why I mentioned the Horley Lidl, and that he responded yes it stops nearby.
So now what?
He tells me, "Don't worry, I'll finish the route to E. Grinstead, turn around, and take you somewhere nearby."

He makes his return journey, and halfway there I ask him again, "Please, I just want to confirm you're taking me somewhere near Horley?" He says, "Yes, yes, don't worry, I'll take you there." And I see that we've already arrived at Three Bridges and he doesn't say anything!. After such a long journey, he was back at his starting point in Crawley, which was obviously where he wanted to take me!.
I approach him and tell him I'm getting off here to catch the train!.
I don't understand all this when from the beginning I made it clear that I wanted to go to Horley or nearby, and then he makes a gesture as if pointing to the Lidl in Three Bridges and says, "Okay, sorry, sorry."

A little while later I took the train to Horley. So, a journey of just minutes, from Crawley to Horley, took me, along with the grueling bus ride to East Grinstead and back, from 6 pm until 8:30 pm when I finally arrived at my destination.

I understand that anyone can make a mistake, but one of this magnitude from a professional driver is unacceptable. I repeatedly emphasized where I wanted to go, HORLEY OR NEARBY , and that I didn't know the area, and either the man was high or he really didn't understand anything. My English is good enough and it was perfectly clear that I was going to the Lidl in Horley, and I repeated it several times during the journey!.

He also failed to notice at every stop we passed, after realizing his mistake, to tell me to get off and take the appropriate bus to reach my destination. He was just going back to Crawley, to where he started his journey, and again, without saying a word!.
After witnessing all of this, I got off at Three Bridges and took the train.

The whole experience was demonic, insane!.

February 11, 2026
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Reply from METROBUS

Hello, I am very sorry to hear this and would like to look into this further for you. Could you kindly send an email FAO Nathan to Info@Metrobus.co.uk and I will look into this further for you ^Nathan

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Metrobus is a complete S********

Very poor i generally take the 400 home from gatwick road south at 5.40pm half the time the bus does not turn up on time.

You message into customer services and al they say is ' im sorry nothing we can do' now it is 9th Feb. 6pm and the 5.40pm had been cancelled and now i am waiting here for an hour for the next bus in the cold.

If i was an elderly gentleman how would that be fair

I pay 114.50 a month and not once have i had compensation for failed or late trips

Absolutly shocking

February 9, 2026
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Reply from METROBUS

Hi Lee, I am sorry to hear what has been happening and would like the opportunity to look into this further. Could you kindly send an email FAO Nathan to Info@Metrobus.co.uk ^Nathan

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Drivers are rude and miserable and if…

Drivers are rude and miserable and if you don't use tap on and tap off and actually ask for a ticket you get the death stare

February 9, 2026
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Reply from METROBUS

Hello Jacqueline, I am sorry to hear this. Could you kindly send me an email FAO Nathan to Info@Metrobus.co.uk and I will investigate further for you ^Nathan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I would like to thank Phil

I would like to thank Phil, in the metro bus station office for his patience and understanding yesterday whilst I purchased a bus pass, thank you
Pamela Neal

February 7, 2026
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Reply from METROBUS

Hi Pamela, Thank you for your kind words. I will make sure Phil is made aware ^David

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