Bus from Dunstable to Bedford
1 direct route · about 82 min · first bus 07:00, last bus 16:19 (weekdays).
Next buses to Bedford as of 04:52
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Dunstable, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | Grant Palmer | ~82 min | 9 | Sat 9 · no Sunday buses | 07:00 | 16:19 | Asda (Stop J1) | Bedford College (o/s) | Houghton Regis, Toddington, Harlington, Westoning, Flitwick, Ampthill & 4 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Dunstable 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 42 bus timetable.
Fares from Dunstable to Bedford
- £3.00 adult single on the 42 (Grant Palmer)
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 Dunstable to Bedford?
The 42 (Grant Palmer) runs directly from Dunstable to Bedford. Board at Asda (Stop J1) and get off at Bedford College (o/s); the journey takes about 82 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Dunstable to Bedford?
Around 82 minutes on the 42, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Houghton Regis, Toddington, Harlington, Westoning and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Dunstable to Bedford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:00 and the last around 16:19. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Dunstable to Bedford?
An adult single from Dunstable to Bedford is £3.00 on the 42 (Grant Palmer), from Asda (Stop J1) to Bedford College (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.