Bus from Bedford to Ampthill
6 direct routes · 26–60 min · first bus 07:09, last bus 19:38 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ampthill as of 14:05
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Bedford, 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 | ~26 min | 15 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 07:09 | 19:38 | Borough Hall (opp) | Alameda Walk (opp) | Kempston, Kempston Hardwick, Wixams & Houghton Conquest |
| 44 | Grant Palmer | ~43 min | 13 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 08:19 | 18:59 | Borough Hall (opp) | Alameda Walk (opp) | Kempston, Elstow, Wixams, Wilstead, Haynes Church End, Haynes West End & 2 more |
| 68 | Grant Palmer | ~38 min | 8 | Sat 8 · no Sunday buses | 09:38 | 18:43 | St John's Street (S-bound) | Alameda Walk (opp) | Kempston, Stewartby & Houghton Conquest |
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 | ~26 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:25 | 16:25 | The Broadway (S-bound) | Prince of Wales (o/s) | Wixams |
| FL5 | Flittabus | ~40 min | 1 | Wednesdays only | 12:30 | 12:30 | St Paul's Square (Stop P1) | Alameda Walk (opp) | Kempston, Wixams & Houghton Conquest |
| FL8 | Flittabus | ~60 min | 1 | Wednesdays only | 12:00 | 12:00 | St Paul's Square (Stop P1) | Rectory Lane (opp) | Harrowden, Shortstown, Cotton End, Littleworth, Wilstead, Kempston & 2 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Bedford 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 Bedford to Ampthill
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 Bedford to Ampthill?
6 routes run directly from Bedford to Ampthill: 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, 15 times each weekday — board at Borough Hall (opp) and get off at Alameda Walk (opp), about 26 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Bedford to Ampthill?
Between 26 minutes on the 42 and 60 on the FL8, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Kempston, Kempston Hardwick, Wixams, Houghton Conquest on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Bedford to Ampthill?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:09 and the last around 19:38. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bedford to Ampthill?
Adult singles from Bedford to Ampthill: £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.