Bus from Hitchin to Bedford
3 direct routes · 52–76 min · first bus 05:53, last bus 20:55 (weekdays).
Next buses to Bedford as of 09:28
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Hitchin, 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 | ~72 min | 8 | Sat 8 · no Sunday buses | 05:53 | 19:58 | Fishponds Road (opp) | Bedford College (o/s) | Cadwell, Arlesey, Henlow, Clifton, Shefford, Chicksands & 5 more |
| 9B | Stagecoach East | ~76 min | 8 | Sat 8 · no Sunday buses | 06:49 | 20:55 | St Mary's Square (Stop L) | Bedford College (o/s) | Holwell, Henlow Camp, Henlow, Clifton, Shefford, Chicksands & 5 more |
| 9D | Stagecoach East | ~52 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 6 | 17:27 | 19:24 | St Mary's Square (Stop L) | Bedford College (o/s) | Holwell, Henlow Camp, Shefford, Chicksands, Deadmans Cross, Haynes & 3 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Hitchin 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 or 9B bus timetable.
Fares from Hitchin 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 Hitchin to Bedford?
3 routes run directly from Hitchin to Bedford: the 9A (Stagecoach East), the 9B (Stagecoach East), the 9D (Stagecoach East). The most frequent is the 9A, 8 times each weekday — board at Fishponds Road (opp) and get off at Bedford College (o/s), about 72 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Hitchin to Bedford?
Between 52 minutes on the 9D and 76 on the 9B, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Cadwell, Arlesey, Henlow, Clifton and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Hitchin to Bedford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:53 and the last around 20:55. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Hitchin to Bedford?
Adult singles from Hitchin to Bedford: £3.00 on the 9A, 9B and 9D (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.