Bus from Bedford to Shortstown
7 direct routes · 14–20 min · first bus 04:33, last bus 22:34 (weekdays).
Next buses to Shortstown as of 06:02
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Stagecoach East | ~20 min | 24 | Sat 25 · Sun 10 | 06:19 | 18:19 | St John's Street (S-bound) | North Drive (S-bound) | Harrowden |
| 9A | Stagecoach East | ~18 min | 8 | Sat 8 · no Sunday buses | 04:33 | 18:33 | St John's Street (S-bound) | Cardington Hangars (o/s) | Harrowden |
| 9B | Stagecoach East | ~17 min | 7 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 05:34 | 17:36 | St John's Street (S-bound) | Cardington Hangars (o/s) | Harrowden |
| 9 | Stagecoach East | ~16 min | 5 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 15:19 | 22:34 | St John's Street (S-bound) | North Drive (S-bound) | Harrowden |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 9D, FL8, 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 | ~17 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 6 | 04:54 | 04:54 | St John's Street (S-bound) | Cardington Hangars (o/s) | Harrowden |
| FL8 | Flittabus | ~16 min | 1 | Wednesdays only | 12:00 | 12:00 | St Paul's Square (Stop P1) | Cardington Hangars (o/s) | Harrowden |
| W1 | Wanderbus | ~14 min | 1 | Wednesdays only | 12:27 | 12:27 | Bedford College (o/s) | Cardington Hangars (o/s) | Harrowden |
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 3 bus, 9A bus, 9B bus, 9 bus or W1 bus timetable.
Fares from Bedford to Shortstown
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 Shortstown?
7 routes run directly from Bedford to Shortstown: the 3 (Stagecoach East), the 9A (Stagecoach East), the 9B (Stagecoach East), the 9 (Stagecoach East), the 9D (Stagecoach East), the FL8 (Flittabus), the W1 (Wanderbus). The most frequent is the 3, 24 times each weekday — board at St John's Street (S-bound) and get off at North Drive (S-bound), about 20 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Bedford to Shortstown?
Between 14 minutes on the W1 and 20 on the 3, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Harrowden on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Bedford to Shortstown?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:33 and the last around 22:34. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bedford to Shortstown?
Adult singles from Bedford to Shortstown: £3.00 on the 3, 9A, 9B, 9 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.