Bus from Bedford to Shefford
4 direct routes · 23–33 min · first bus 04:33, last bus 18:33 (weekdays).
Next buses to Shefford as of 10:50
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 | ~33 min | 8 | Sat 8 · no Sunday buses | 04:33 | 18:33 | St John's Street (S-bound) | Purcell Way (adj) | Harrowden, Shortstown, Cotton End, Haynes, Deadmans Cross & Chicksands |
| 9B | Stagecoach East | ~32 min | 7 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 05:34 | 17:36 | St John's Street (S-bound) | Purcell Way (adj) | Harrowden, Shortstown, Cotton End, Haynes, Deadmans Cross & Chicksands |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 9D, W1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9D | Stagecoach East | ~31 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 6 | 04:54 | 04:54 | St John's Street (S-bound) | Ivel Road (opp) | Harrowden, Shortstown, Cotton End, Haynes, Deadmans Cross & Chicksands |
| W1 | Wanderbus | ~23 min | 1 | Wednesdays only | 12:27 | 12:27 | Bedford College (o/s) | Riverside (opp) | Harrowden, Shortstown, Cotton End, Haynes, Deadmans Cross & Chicksands |
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 W1 bus timetable.
Fares from Bedford to Shefford
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 Shefford?
4 routes run directly from Bedford to Shefford: the 9A (Stagecoach East), the 9B (Stagecoach East), the 9D (Stagecoach East), the W1 (Wanderbus). The most frequent is the 9A, 8 times each weekday — board at St John's Street (S-bound) and get off at Purcell Way (adj), about 33 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Bedford to Shefford?
Between 23 minutes on the W1 and 33 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 Shefford?
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 Shefford?
Adult singles from Bedford to Shefford: £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.