Bus from Wixams to Bedford
7 direct routes · 15–46 min · first bus 05:23, last bus 00:50 (weekdays).
Next buses to Bedford as of 11:45
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Wixams, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2W | Stagecoach East | ~24 min | 29 | Sat 29 · no Sunday buses | 05:40 | 21:25 | B+M Distribution Centre (o/s) | Bedford College (o/s) | Kempston |
| MK1 | Stagecoach East | ~16 min | 18 | Sat 18 · Sun 15 | 07:00 | 00:50 | B+M Distribution Centre (o/s) | Bedford College (o/s) | Elstow |
| 42 | Grant Palmer | ~15 min | 14 | Sat 13 · no Sunday buses | 05:23 | 17:26 | Juniper Drive (opp) | Bedford College (o/s) | Kempston Hardwick & Kempston |
| 44 | Grant Palmer | ~18 min | 13 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 06:06 | 17:17 | Retirement Village (opp) | Bedford College (o/s) | — |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · BS1, FL5, FL8
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BS1 | Marshalls Coaches | ~35 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:45 | 07:45 | Juniper Drive (opp) | The Broadway (S-bound) | — |
| FL5 | Flittabus | ~18 min | 1 | Wednesdays only | 10:07 | 10:07 | Retirement Village (o/s) | St Paul's Square (Stop P1) | Kempston |
| FL8 | Flittabus | ~46 min | 1 | Wednesdays only | 10:04 | 10:04 | Retirement Village (o/s) | St Paul's Square (Stop P1) | Kempston, Wilstead, Littleworth, Cotton End, Shortstown & Harrowden |
Times are for the first boarding point in Wixams 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 MK1 bus, 42 bus, 44 bus or BS1 bus timetable.
Fares from Wixams 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 Wixams to Bedford?
7 routes run directly from Wixams to Bedford: the 2W (Stagecoach East), the MK1 (Stagecoach East), the 42 (Grant Palmer), the 44 (Grant Palmer), the BS1 (Marshalls Coaches), the FL5 (Flittabus), the FL8 (Flittabus). The most frequent is the 2W, 29 times each weekday — board at B+M Distribution Centre (o/s) and get off at Bedford College (o/s), about 24 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Wixams to Bedford?
Between 15 minutes on the 42 and 46 on the FL8, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Kempston on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Wixams to Bedford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:23 and the last around 00:50. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Wixams to Bedford?
Adult singles from Wixams to Bedford: £3.00 on the MK1 (Stagecoach East) and the 42 and 44 (Grant Palmer). 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.