Bus from Harlington (Central Bedfordshire) to Dunstable
4 direct routes · 22–53 min · first bus 07:05, last bus 18:25 (weekdays).
Next buses to Dunstable as of 12:02
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Harlington, 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 | ~22 min | 10 | Sat 9 · no Sunday buses | 07:05 | 17:36 | Harlington Road (SW-bound) | The Quadrant (Stop N3) | Toddington & Houghton Regis |
| E | Centrebus | ~39 min | 10 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 07:35 | 18:25 | Glebe Gardens (opp) | The Quadrant (Stop N3) | Toddington, Fancott, Chalton & Houghton Regis |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 600, 47
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600 | Marshalls Coaches | ~53 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:10 | 16:10 | Harlington Upper School (opp) | Whipsnade Road (adj) | Houghton Regis |
| 47 | South Beds Dial-a-Ride | ~19 min | 1 | Tuesdays only | 14:38 | 14:38 | Harlington Road (SW-bound) | The Quadrant (Stop N3) | Toddington & Houghton Regis |
Times are for the first boarding point in Harlington 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, 600 bus or 47 bus timetable.
Fares from Harlington to Dunstable
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 Harlington to Dunstable?
4 routes run directly from Harlington to Dunstable: the 42 (Grant Palmer), the E (Centrebus), the 600 (Marshalls Coaches), the 47 (South Beds Dial-a-Ride). The most frequent is the 42, 10 times each weekday — board at Harlington Road (SW-bound) and get off at The Quadrant (Stop N3), about 22 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Harlington to Dunstable?
Between 22 minutes on the 42 and 53 on the 600, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Toddington, Houghton Regis on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Harlington to Dunstable?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:05 and the last around 18:25. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Harlington to Dunstable?
Adult singles from Harlington to Dunstable: £3.00 on the 42 (Grant Palmer) and the E (Centrebus). 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.