Bus from Shortstown to Bedford
7 direct routes · 9–20 min · first bus 06:45, last bus 22:56 (weekdays).
Next buses to Bedford as of 06:23
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Shortstown, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Stagecoach East | ~20 min | 25 | Sat 25 · Sun 10 | 06:45 | 18:45 | The Crescent (adj) | Bedford College (o/s) | Harrowden |
| 9A | Stagecoach East | ~19 min | 8 | Sat 8 · no Sunday buses | 06:46 | 20:41 | The Crescent (adj) | Bedford College (o/s) | Harrowden |
| 9B | Stagecoach East | ~19 min | 8 | Sat 8 · no Sunday buses | 07:46 | 21:46 | The Crescent (adj) | Bedford College (o/s) | Harrowden |
| 9 | Stagecoach East | ~19 min | 6 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 07:56 | 22:56 | The Crescent (adj) | Bedford College (o/s) | Harrowden |
| 9D | Stagecoach East | ~19 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 6 | 18:06 | 19:56 | The Crescent (adj) | Bedford College (o/s) | Harrowden |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · FL8, W1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL8 | Flittabus | ~20 min | 1 | Wednesdays only | 10:30 | 10:30 | The Crescent (adj) | St Paul's Square (Stop P1) | Harrowden |
| W1 | Wanderbus | ~9 min | 1 | Wednesdays only | 09:54 | 09:54 | Cardington Hangars (opp) | Bedford College (o/s) | Harrowden |
Times are for the first boarding point in Shortstown 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 3 bus, 9A bus, 9B bus, 9 bus or W1 bus timetable.
Fares from Shortstown 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 Shortstown to Bedford?
7 routes run directly from Shortstown to Bedford: the 3 (Stagecoach East), the 9A (Stagecoach East), the 9B (Stagecoach East), the 9 (Stagecoach East), the 9D (Stagecoach East), the FL8 (Flittabus), the W1 (Wanderbus). The most frequent is the 3, 25 times each weekday — board at The Crescent (adj) and get off at Bedford College (o/s), about 20 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Shortstown to Bedford?
Between 9 minutes on the W1 and 20 on the 3, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Harrowden on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Shortstown to Bedford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:45 and the last around 22:56. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Shortstown to Bedford?
Adult singles from Shortstown to Bedford: £3.00 on the 3, 9A, 9B, 9 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.