Bus from Clifton (Central Bedfordshire) to Bedford
3 direct routes · 43–62 min · first bus 06:22, last bus 21:20 (weekdays).
Next buses to Bedford as of 14:37
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Clifton, 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 | ~43 min | 8 | Sat 8 · no Sunday buses | 06:22 | 20:20 | Knolls Way (adj) | Bedford College (o/s) | Shefford, Chicksands, Deadmans Cross, Haynes, Cotton End, Shortstown & 1 more |
| 9B | Stagecoach East | ~44 min | 8 | Sat 8 · no Sunday buses | 07:21 | 21:20 | Knolls Way (adj) | Bedford College (o/s) | Shefford, Chicksands, Deadmans Cross, Haynes, Cotton End, Shortstown & 1 more |
| W2 | Wanderbus | ~62 min | 1 | Wednesdays only | 08:55 | 08:55 | Clifton Park (adj) | Bedford College (o/s) | Meppershall, Upper Stondon, Lower Stondon, Shillington, Upper Gravenhurst, Clophill & 3 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Clifton 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 W2 bus timetable.
Fares from Clifton to Bedford
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 Clifton to Bedford?
3 routes run directly from Clifton to Bedford: the 9A (Stagecoach East), the 9B (Stagecoach East), the W2 (Wanderbus). The most frequent is the 9A, 8 times each weekday — board at Knolls Way (adj) and get off at Bedford College (o/s), about 43 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Clifton to Bedford?
Between 43 minutes on the 9A and 62 on the W2, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Shefford, Chicksands, Deadmans Cross, Haynes and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Clifton to Bedford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:22 and the last around 21:20. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Clifton to Bedford?
Adult singles from Clifton to Bedford: £3.00 on the 9A and 9B (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.