Bus from Arlesey to Bedford
2 direct routes · about 50 min · first bus 06:15, last bus 20:17 (weekdays).
Next buses to Bedford as of 08:26
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Arlesey, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9A | Stagecoach East | ~50 min | 8 | Sat 8 · no Sunday buses | 06:15 | 20:17 | Arlesey Bridge (W-bound) | Bedford College (o/s) | Henlow, Clifton, Shefford, Chicksands, Deadmans Cross, Haynes & 3 more |
| W1 | Wanderbus | ~43 min | 1 | Wednesdays only | 09:20 | 09:20 | Arlesey Bridge (W-bound) | Bedford College (o/s) | Henlow, Langford, Holme Mills, Broom, Southill, Stanford & 7 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Arlesey 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 9A bus or W1 bus timetable.
Fares from Arlesey to Bedford
- £3.00 adult single on the 9A (Stagecoach East)
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 Arlesey to Bedford?
2 routes run directly from Arlesey to Bedford: the 9A (Stagecoach East), the W1 (Wanderbus). The most frequent is the 9A, 8 times each weekday — board at Arlesey Bridge (W-bound) and get off at Bedford College (o/s), about 50 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Arlesey to Bedford?
Around 50 minutes on the 9A, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Henlow, Clifton, Shefford, Chicksands and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Arlesey to Bedford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:15 and the last around 20:17. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Arlesey to Bedford?
An adult single from Arlesey to Bedford is £3.00 on the 9A (Stagecoach East), from Arlesey Bridge (W-bound) to Bedford College (o/s). 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.