Bus from Upper Caldecote to Bedford
2 direct routes · 24–43 min · first bus 06:39, last bus 16:44 (weekdays).
Next buses to Bedford as of 07:36
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Upper Caldecote, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73 | Grant Palmer | ~43 min | 7 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 06:39 | 16:44 | Biggleswade Road (after) | Bedford College (o/s) | Lower Caldecote, Seddington, Beeston, Sandy, Moggerhanger, Willington & 2 more |
| 74 | Grant Palmer | ~24 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:39 | 15:39 | The Pastures (adj) | Bedford College (o/s) | Ickwell, Northill, Cople & Cardington |
Times are for the first boarding point in Upper Caldecote 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 73 bus or 74 bus timetable.
Fares from Upper Caldecote to Bedford
- £3.00 adult single on the 73 (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 Upper Caldecote to Bedford?
2 routes run directly from Upper Caldecote to Bedford: the 73 (Grant Palmer), the 74 (Grant Palmer). The most frequent is the 73, 7 times each weekday — board at Biggleswade Road (after) and get off at Bedford College (o/s), about 43 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Upper Caldecote to Bedford?
Between 24 minutes on the 74 and 43 on the 73, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Lower Caldecote, Seddington, Beeston, Sandy and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Upper Caldecote to Bedford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:39 and the last around 16:44. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Upper Caldecote to Bedford?
An adult single from Upper Caldecote to Bedford is £3.00 on the 73 (Grant Palmer), from Biggleswade Road (after) to Bedford College (o/s). 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.