Bus from Shefford to Bedford
4 direct routes · 18–42 min · first bus 06:24, last bus 21:24 (weekdays).
Next buses to Bedford as of 07:36
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Shefford, 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 | ~42 min | 8 | Sat 8 · no Sunday buses | 06:24 | 20:20 | Purcell Way (opp) | Bedford College (o/s) | Chicksands, Deadmans Cross, Haynes, Cotton End, Shortstown & Harrowden |
| 9B | Stagecoach East | ~41 min | 8 | Sat 8 · no Sunday buses | 07:24 | 21:24 | Purcell Way (opp) | Bedford College (o/s) | Chicksands, Deadmans Cross, Haynes, Cotton End, Shortstown & Harrowden |
| 9D | Stagecoach East | ~36 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 6 | 17:49 | 19:39 | Ivel Road (adj) | Bedford College (o/s) | Chicksands, Deadmans Cross, Haynes, Cotton End, Shortstown & Harrowden |
| W1 | Wanderbus | ~18 min | 1 | Wednesdays only | 09:45 | 09:45 | Riverside (adj) | Bedford College (o/s) | Chicksands, Deadmans Cross, Haynes, Cotton End, Shortstown & Harrowden |
Times are for the first boarding point in Shefford 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, 9B bus or W1 bus timetable.
Fares from Shefford 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 Shefford to Bedford?
4 routes run directly from Shefford to Bedford: the 9A (Stagecoach East), the 9B (Stagecoach East), the 9D (Stagecoach East), the W1 (Wanderbus). The most frequent is the 9A, 8 times each weekday — board at Purcell Way (opp) and get off at Bedford College (o/s), about 42 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Shefford to Bedford?
Between 18 minutes on the W1 and 42 on the 9A, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Chicksands, Deadmans Cross, Haynes, Cotton End and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Shefford to Bedford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:24 and the last around 21:24. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Shefford to Bedford?
Adult singles from Shefford 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.