Bus from Willington (Bedford) to Bedford
3 direct routes · about 13 min · first bus 06:05, last bus 18:14 (weekdays).
Next buses to Bedford as of 08:58
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Willington, 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 | ~13 min | 8 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 06:05 | 17:14 | Cople Turn (adj) | Bedford College (o/s) | Cople & Cardington |
| 72 | Grant Palmer | ~13 min | 7 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 08:03 | 18:14 | Cople Turn (adj) | Bedford College (o/s) | Cople & Cardington |
| 27 | Stagecoach East | ~12 min | 2 | Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays only | 11:12 | 15:12 | Cople Turn (adj) | Bedford College (o/s) | Cople & Cardington |
Times are for the first boarding point in Willington 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, 72 bus or 27 bus timetable.
Fares from Willington 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 Willington to Bedford?
3 routes run directly from Willington to Bedford: the 73 (Grant Palmer), the 72 (Grant Palmer), the 27 (Stagecoach East). The most frequent is the 73, 8 times each weekday — board at Cople Turn (adj) and get off at Bedford College (o/s), about 13 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Willington to Bedford?
Around 13 minutes on the 73, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Cople, Cardington on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Willington to Bedford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:05 and the last around 18:14. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Willington to Bedford?
Adult singles from Willington to Bedford: £2.50 on the 73 and 72 (Grant Palmer); £3.00 on the 27 (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.