Bus from Bedford to Willington (Bedford)
3 direct routes · about 11 min · first bus 06:25, last bus 18:40 (weekdays).
Next buses to Willington (Bedford) as of 06:43
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 | ~11 min | 8 | Sat 8 · no Sunday buses | 06:25 | 18:10 | St John's Street (S-bound) | Cople Turn (opp) | Cardington & Cople |
| 73 | Grant Palmer | ~11 min | 7 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 07:30 | 18:40 | St John's Street (S-bound) | Cople Turn (opp) | Cardington & Cople |
| 27 | Stagecoach East | ~10 min | 2 | Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays only | 10:39 | 14:39 | St John's Street (S-bound) | Cople Turn (opp) | Cardington & Cople |
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, 73 bus or 27 bus timetable.
Fares from Bedford to Willington
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 Willington?
3 routes run directly from Bedford to Willington: the 72 (Grant Palmer), the 73 (Grant Palmer), the 27 (Stagecoach East). The most frequent is the 72, 8 times each weekday — board at St John's Street (S-bound) and get off at Cople Turn (opp), about 11 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Bedford to Willington?
Around 11 minutes on the 72, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Cardington, Cople on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Bedford to Willington?
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 Willington?
Adult singles from Bedford to Willington: £2.50 on the 72 and 73 (Grant Palmer); £3.00 on the 27 (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.