Bus from Carlton (Bedford) to Harrold
6 direct routes · about 7 min · first bus 09:09, last bus 16:33 (weekdays).
Next buses to Harrold as of 10:17
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Carlton, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | Stagecoach East | ~7 min | 4 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 09:09 | 16:33 | Rectory Close (adj) | The Magpie (o/s) | — |
5 occasional services — once or twice a day · VL11, VL15, VL16, VL4, VL5B
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VL11 | Villager Minibus Sharnbrook | ~6 min | 1 | Wednesdays only | 12:06 | 12:06 | Rectory Close (adj) | The Magpie (o/s) | — |
| VL15 | Villager Minibus Sharnbrook | ~7 min | 1 | Tuesdays only | 13:11 | 13:11 | Rectory Close (opp) | The Magpie (o/s) | — |
| VL16 | Villager Minibus Sharnbrook | ~8 min | 1 | Fridays only | 09:39 | 09:39 | Rectory Close (adj) | The Magpie (o/s) | — |
| VL4 | Villager Minibus Sharnbrook | ~5 min | 1 | Tuesdays only | 09:18 | 09:18 | Rectory Close (adj) | Harrold Country Park (opp) | — |
| VL5B | Villager Minibus Sharnbrook | ~8 min | 1 | Thursdays only | 12:40 | 12:40 | Rectory Close (adj) | The Magpie (o/s) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Carlton 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 25 bus timetable.
Fares from Carlton to Harrold
- £3.00 adult single on the 25 (Stagecoach East)
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 Carlton to Harrold?
6 routes run directly from Carlton to Harrold: the 25 (Stagecoach East), the VL11 (Villager Minibus Sharnbrook), the VL15 (Villager Minibus Sharnbrook), the VL16 (Villager Minibus Sharnbrook), the VL4 (Villager Minibus Sharnbrook), the VL5B (Villager Minibus Sharnbrook). The most frequent is the 25, 4 times each weekday — board at Rectory Close (adj) and get off at The Magpie (o/s), about 7 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Carlton to Harrold?
Around 7 minutes on the 25, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Carlton to Harrold?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 09:09 and the last around 16:33. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Carlton to Harrold?
An adult single from Carlton to Harrold is £3.00 on the 25 (Stagecoach East), from Rectory Close (adj) to The Magpie (o/s). 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.