Bus from Bedford to Sandy (Central Bedfordshire)
2 direct routes · about 36 min · first bus 06:25, last bus 18:40 (weekdays).
Next buses to Sandy (Central Bedfordshire) as of 18:07
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | Grant Palmer | ~36 min | 8 | Sat 8 · no Sunday buses | 06:25 | 18:10 | St John's Street (S-bound) | Market Square (on) | Cardington, Cople, Willington & Moggerhanger |
| 73 | Grant Palmer | ~36 min | 7 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 07:30 | 18:40 | St John's Street (S-bound) | Market Square (on) | Cardington, Cople, Willington & Moggerhanger |
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 72 bus or 73 bus timetable.
Fares from Bedford to Sandy
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 Sandy?
2 routes run directly from Bedford to Sandy: the 72 (Grant Palmer), the 73 (Grant Palmer). The most frequent is the 72, 8 times each weekday — board at St John's Street (S-bound) and get off at Market Square (on), about 36 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Bedford to Sandy?
Around 36 minutes on the 72, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Cardington, Cople, Willington, Moggerhanger on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Bedford to Sandy?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:25 and the last around 18:40. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bedford to Sandy?
Adult singles from Bedford to Sandy: £3.00 on the 72 and 73 (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.