Bus from Carlton (Bedford) to Olney
2 direct routes · 22–40 min · first bus 09:18, last bus 09:32 (weekdays).
Next buses to Olney as of 10:39
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VL4 | Villager Minibus Sharnbrook | ~22 min | 1 | Tuesdays only | 09:18 | 09:18 | Rectory Close (adj) | The Bull (opp) | Harrold & Lavendon |
| VL5B | Villager Minibus Sharnbrook | ~40 min | 1 | Thursdays only | 09:32 | 09:32 | Rectory Close (adj) | The Bull (opp) | Stevington, Bromham, Turvey, Cold Brayfield & Lavendon |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Carlton to Olney?
2 routes run directly from Carlton to Olney: the VL4 (Villager Minibus Sharnbrook), the VL5B (Villager Minibus Sharnbrook). The most frequent is the VL4, once each weekday — board at Rectory Close (adj) and get off at The Bull (opp), about 22 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Carlton to Olney?
Between 22 minutes on the VL4 and 40 on the VL5B, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Harrold, Lavendon on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Carlton to Olney?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 09:18 and the last around 09:32. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Carlton to Olney?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.