Bus from Bedford to Clifton (Central Bedfordshire)
3 direct routes · 37–64 min · first bus 04:33, last bus 18:33 (weekdays).
Next buses to Clifton (Central Bedfordshire) as of 15:33
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9A | Stagecoach East | ~37 min | 8 | Sat 8 · no Sunday buses | 04:33 | 18:33 | St John's Street (S-bound) | The Post Office (opp) | Harrowden, Shortstown, Cotton End, Haynes, Deadmans Cross, Chicksands & 1 more |
| 9B | Stagecoach East | ~37 min | 7 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 05:34 | 17:36 | St John's Street (S-bound) | The Post Office (opp) | Harrowden, Shortstown, Cotton End, Haynes, Deadmans Cross, Chicksands & 1 more |
| W2 | Wanderbus | ~64 min | 1 | Wednesdays only | 12:01 | 12:01 | St John's Street (S-bound) | Clifton Park (adj) | Kempston, Haynes Church End, Haynes West End, Clophill, Upper Gravenhurst, Shillington & 3 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 9A bus, 9B bus or W2 bus timetable.
Fares from Bedford to Clifton
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 Clifton?
3 routes run directly from Bedford to Clifton: the 9A (Stagecoach East), the 9B (Stagecoach East), the W2 (Wanderbus). The most frequent is the 9A, 8 times each weekday — board at St John's Street (S-bound) and get off at The Post Office (opp), about 37 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Bedford to Clifton?
Between 37 minutes on the 9A and 64 on the W2, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Harrowden, Shortstown, Cotton End, Haynes and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Bedford to Clifton?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:33 and the last around 18:33. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bedford to Clifton?
Adult singles from Bedford to Clifton: £3.00 on the 9A and 9B (Stagecoach East). 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.