🚌 Bus from Shortstown to Bedford
5 direct routes · about 15 min · first bus 06:40, last bus 18:40 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Stagecoach East | ~15 min | 60 | 06:40 | 18:40 | North Drive (S-bound) |
| 9A | Stagecoach East | ~7 min | 16 | 06:46 | 20:56 | The Crescent (adj) |
| 9B | Stagecoach East | ~7 min | 16 | 07:46 | 21:56 | The Crescent (adj) |
| 9D | Stagecoach East | ~7 min | 12 | 10:20 | 20:20 | The Crescent (adj) |
| 9 | Stagecoach East | ~13 min | 12 | 07:50 | 22:50 | North Drive (S-bound) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Shortstown to Bedford?
5 routes run directly from Shortstown to Bedford: the 3 (Stagecoach East), the 9A (Stagecoach East), the 9B (Stagecoach East), the 9D (Stagecoach East), the 9 (Stagecoach East).
How long does the bus take from Shortstown to Bedford?
Around 15 minutes on the 3, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Shortstown to Bedford?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 3) leaves around 06:40 and the last around 18:40. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Shortstown to Bedford?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.