Bus from Northampton to Bedford
1 direct route · about 73 min · first bus 07:30, last bus 17:30 (weekdays).
Next buses to Bedford as of 18:15
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Northampton, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Grant Palmer | ~73 min | 6 | Wednesday to Saturday only | 07:30 | 17:30 | Northampton Bus Interchange (Bay 14) | Alexandra Road (adj) | Little Houghton, Brafield-on-the-Green, Denton, Yardley Hastings, Olney, Lavendon & 4 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Northampton 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 41 bus timetable.
Fares from Northampton to Bedford
- £3.00 adult single on the 41 (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 Northampton to Bedford?
The 41 (Grant Palmer) runs directly from Northampton to Bedford. Board at Northampton Bus Interchange (Bay 14) and get off at Alexandra Road (adj); the journey takes about 73 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Northampton to Bedford?
Around 73 minutes on the 41, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Little Houghton, Brafield-on-the-Green, Denton, Yardley Hastings and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Northampton to Bedford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:30 and the last around 17:30. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Northampton to Bedford?
An adult single from Northampton to Bedford is £3.00 on the 41 (Grant Palmer), from Northampton Bus Interchange (Bay 14) to Alexandra Road (adj). 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.