Bus from Bedford to Dunstable
1 direct route · about 76 min · first bus 07:09, last bus 16:41 (weekdays).
Next buses to Dunstable as of 04:52
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 | ~76 min | 9 | Sat 9 · no Sunday buses | 07:09 | 16:41 | Borough Hall (opp) | The Quadrant (Stop N3) | Kempston, Kempston Hardwick, Wixams, Houghton Conquest, Ampthill, Flitwick & 4 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 timetable.
Fares from Bedford to Dunstable
- £3.00 adult single on the 42 (Grant Palmer)
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 Dunstable?
The 42 (Grant Palmer) runs directly from Bedford to Dunstable. Board at Borough Hall (opp) and get off at The Quadrant (Stop N3); the journey takes about 76 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Bedford to Dunstable?
Around 76 minutes on the 42, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Kempston, Kempston Hardwick, Wixams, Houghton Conquest and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Bedford to Dunstable?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:09 and the last around 16:41. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bedford to Dunstable?
An adult single from Bedford to Dunstable is £3.00 on the 42 (Grant Palmer), from Borough Hall (opp) to The Quadrant (Stop N3). 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.