Bus from Ampthill to Kempston
4 direct routes · 18–29 min · first bus 05:13, last bus 17:13 (weekdays).
Next buses to Kempston as of 04:56
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 | ~18 min | 14 | Sat 13 · no Sunday buses | 05:13 | 17:13 | Alameda Walk (adj) | Interchange Park (entrance) | Houghton Conquest, Wixams & Kempston Hardwick |
| 68 | Grant Palmer | ~29 min | 7 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 06:16 | 14:25 | Alameda Walk (adj) | St John's Homes (o/s) | Stewartby |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL5 | Flittabus | ~29 min | 1 | Wednesdays only | 09:44 | 09:44 | Alameda Walk (adj) | Interchange Park (entrance) | Houghton Conquest & Wixams |
| FL8 | Flittabus | ~28 min | 1 | Wednesdays only | 09:42 | 09:42 | Rectory Lane (adj) | Interchange Park (entrance) | Houghton Conquest & Wixams |
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 or 68 bus timetable.
Fares from Ampthill to Kempston
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 Kempston?
4 routes run directly from Ampthill to Kempston: the 42 (Grant Palmer), the 68 (Grant Palmer), 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 Interchange Park (entrance), about 18 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ampthill to Kempston?
Between 18 minutes on the 42 and 29 on the 68, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Houghton Conquest, Wixams, Kempston Hardwick on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Ampthill to Kempston?
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 Kempston?
Adult singles from Ampthill to Kempston: £3.00 on the 42 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.