Bus from Bedford to Flitwick
4 direct routes · 36–50 min · first bus 07:09, last bus 19:38 (weekdays).
Next buses to Flitwick as of 01:35
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 | ~38 min | 15 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 07:09 | 19:38 | Borough Hall (opp) | Post Office (o/s) | Kempston, Kempston Hardwick, Wixams, Houghton Conquest & Ampthill |
| 44 | Grant Palmer | ~49 min | 13 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 08:19 | 18:59 | Borough Hall (opp) | Post Office (o/s) | Kempston, Elstow, Wixams, Wilstead, Haynes Church End, Haynes West End & 3 more |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · BS1, FL5
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 | ~36 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:25 | 16:25 | The Broadway (S-bound) | Village Hall (opp) | Wixams & Ampthill |
| FL5 | Flittabus | ~50 min | 1 | Wednesdays only | 12:30 | 12:30 | St Paul's Square (Stop P1) | Transport Interchange (Stand C) | Kempston, Wixams, Houghton Conquest & Ampthill |
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 or BS1 bus timetable.
Fares from Bedford to Flitwick
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 Flitwick?
4 routes run directly from Bedford to Flitwick: the 42 (Grant Palmer), the 44 (Grant Palmer), the BS1 (Marshalls Coaches), the FL5 (Flittabus). The most frequent is the 42, 15 times each weekday — board at Borough Hall (opp) and get off at Post Office (o/s), about 38 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Bedford to Flitwick?
Between 36 minutes on the BS1 and 50 on the FL5, depending on which route you catch and on 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 Flitwick?
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 Flitwick?
Adult singles from Bedford to Flitwick: £3.00 on the 42 and 44 (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.