Bus from Ampthill to Bedford
6 direct routes · 28–68 min · first bus 05:13, last bus 17:13 (weekdays).
Next buses to Bedford as of 16:03
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Ampthill, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | Grant Palmer | ~28 min | 14 | Sat 13 · no Sunday buses | 05:13 | 17:13 | Alameda Walk (adj) | Bedford College (o/s) | Houghton Conquest, Wixams, Kempston Hardwick & Kempston |
| 44 | Grant Palmer | ~42 min | 12 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 06:38 | 16:53 | Alameda Walk (adj) | Bedford College (o/s) | Maulden, Clophill, Haynes West End, Haynes Church End, Wilstead, Wixams & 1 more |
| 68 | Grant Palmer | ~42 min | 7 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 06:16 | 14:25 | Alameda Walk (adj) | Bedford College (o/s) | Stewartby & Kempston |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · BS1, FL5, FL8
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BS1 | Marshalls Coaches | ~39 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:41 | 07:41 | Prince of Wales (o/s) | The Broadway (S-bound) | Wixams |
| FL5 | Flittabus | ~41 min | 1 | Wednesdays only | 09:44 | 09:44 | Alameda Walk (adj) | St Paul's Square (Stop P1) | Houghton Conquest, Wixams & Kempston |
| FL8 | Flittabus | ~68 min | 1 | Wednesdays only | 09:42 | 09:42 | Rectory Lane (adj) | St Paul's Square (Stop P1) | Houghton Conquest, Wixams, Kempston, Wilstead, Littleworth, Cotton End & 2 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Ampthill on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 42 bus, 44 bus, 68 bus or BS1 bus timetable.
Fares from Ampthill to Bedford
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Ampthill to Bedford?
6 routes run directly from Ampthill to Bedford: the 42 (Grant Palmer), the 44 (Grant Palmer), the 68 (Grant Palmer), the BS1 (Marshalls Coaches), the FL5 (Flittabus), the FL8 (Flittabus). The most frequent is the 42, 14 times each weekday — board at Alameda Walk (adj) and get off at Bedford College (o/s), about 28 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ampthill to Bedford?
Between 28 minutes on the 42 and 68 on the FL8, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Houghton Conquest, Wixams, Kempston Hardwick, Kempston on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Ampthill to Bedford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:13 and the last around 17:13. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ampthill to Bedford?
Adult singles from Ampthill to Bedford: £3.00 on the 42, 44 and 68 (Grant Palmer). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.