Bus from Bedford to Hitchin
3 direct routes · 51–77 min · first bus 04:33, last bus 18:33 (weekdays).
Next buses to Hitchin as of 09:28
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 | ~77 min | 8 | Sat 8 · no Sunday buses | 04:33 | 18:33 | St John's Street (S-bound) | Hermitage Road (Stop A) | Harrowden, Shortstown, Cotton End, Haynes, Deadmans Cross, Chicksands & 5 more |
| 9B | Stagecoach East | ~71 min | 7 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 05:34 | 17:36 | St John's Street (S-bound) | Hermitage Road (Stop A) | Harrowden, Shortstown, Cotton End, Haynes, Deadmans Cross, Chicksands & 5 more |
| 9D | Stagecoach East | ~51 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 6 | 04:54 | 04:54 | St John's Street (S-bound) | Hermitage Road (Stop A) | Harrowden, Shortstown, Cotton End, Haynes, Deadmans Cross, Chicksands & 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 or 9B bus timetable.
Fares from Bedford to Hitchin
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 Hitchin?
3 routes run directly from Bedford to Hitchin: the 9A (Stagecoach East), the 9B (Stagecoach East), the 9D (Stagecoach East). The most frequent is the 9A, 8 times each weekday — board at St John's Street (S-bound) and get off at Hermitage Road (Stop A), about 77 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Bedford to Hitchin?
Between 51 minutes on the 9D and 77 on the 9A, 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 Hitchin?
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 Hitchin?
Adult singles from Bedford to Hitchin: £3.00 on the 9A, 9B and 9D (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.