Bus from Olney to Carlton (Bedford)
2 direct routes · 18–40 min · first bus 12:00, last bus 12:45 (weekdays).
Next buses to Carlton (Bedford) as of 06:26
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Olney, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VL4 | Villager Minibus Sharnbrook | ~18 min | 1 | Tuesdays only | 12:45 | 12:45 | The Bull (o/s) | Rectory Close (adj) | Lavendon & Harrold |
| VL5B | Villager Minibus Sharnbrook | ~40 min | 1 | Thursdays only | 12:00 | 12:00 | The Bull (o/s) | Rectory Close (adj) | Lavendon, Cold Brayfield, Turvey, Bromham & Stevington |
Times are for the first boarding point in Olney on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Olney to Carlton?
2 routes run directly from Olney to Carlton: the VL4 (Villager Minibus Sharnbrook), the VL5B (Villager Minibus Sharnbrook). The most frequent is the VL4, once each weekday — board at The Bull (o/s) and get off at Rectory Close (adj), about 18 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Olney to Carlton?
Between 18 minutes on the VL4 and 40 on the VL5B, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Lavendon, Harrold on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Olney to Carlton?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 12:00 and the last around 12:45. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Olney to Carlton?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.