20 Bedford to Eastcotts via Fenlake
Operated by Stagecoach East. First bus 05:50, last bus 18:15. 13 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £2.50 to £3.00 — more.
Wanted a different 20? 62 other bus routes are numbered 20 elsewhere in the UK — see every 20 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 05:50 | 06:50 | 07:50 | 15:10 | 16:00 | 16:50 | 17:50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bus Station (Stand C) | 05:50 | 06:50 | 07:50 | 15:10 | 16:00 | 16:50 | 17:50 |
| Fenlake Road (adj) | 05:55 | 06:55 | 07:55 | 15:15 | 16:05 | 17:00 | 18:00 |
| Priory Business Park (o/s) | 06:05 | 07:05 | 08:05 | 15:25 | 16:15 | 17:10 | 18:10 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Fares on the 20
Adult single £2.50 to £3.00
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £2.50 | Kingsway | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £3.00 | £3.00 | Fenlake Road | ||||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | London Road | |||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | Catholic Church | ||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | Harrow Shops | |||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | Eastcotts | ||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | Priory Park | |
| £2.50 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | Bedford Bus Stn |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Bedford TC.
Stagecoach's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 1 September 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with Stagecoach East before you travel.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Stagecoach East before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, 28 December, 29 December, 30 December, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 20
20 towards Eastcotts
All 12 stops
- Bus Station (Stand C) Bedford
- St Paul's Square (Stop P3) Bedford
- St John's Street (S-bound) Bedford
- Fenlake Road (adj) Fenlake
- London Road Methodist Chapel (o/s) Fenlake
- Oak Road (adj) Fenlake
- Catholic Church (adj) Eastcotts
- Harrowden Road Shops (opp) Eastcotts
- The Turnpike (adj) Eastcotts
- The Turnpike (E-bound) Eastcotts
- St Martins Way (adj) Eastcotts
- Priory Business Park (o/s) Eastcotts
20 towards Bedford
All 13 stops
- Priory Business Park (opp) Eastcotts
- St Martins Way (opp) Eastcotts
- The Turnpike (W-bound) Eastcotts
- Harrowden Road Shops (o/s) Eastcotts
- Catholic Church (opp) Eastcotts
- Oak Road (opp) Fenlake
- London Road Methodist Chapel (opp) Fenlake
- Fenlake Road (opp) Fenlake
- Kingsway Link (opp) Cauldwell
- Bedford College (o/s) Cauldwell
- St Paul's Square (south side) Bedford
- Pilgrims House (o/s) Bedford
- Bus Station (Stand C) Bedford
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 31 May 2026 To amend Route, Start & Finish Point, Stopping Places and Timetable.
- New service effective 1 June 2025 New Service
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PF0000459/328 · Changes in Bedford Borough Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 20 bus?
The first 20 departure on weekdays leaves at 05:50 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 20 bus?
The last 20 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 18:15. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 20 bus cost?
Stagecoach East's published fares on the 20: adult single £2.50 to £3.00. The 20 is confirmed by GOV.UK as part of the national fare cap, so a single costs at most £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Stagecoach East day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 20 bus?
The 20 is operated by Stagecoach East.
Timetable data from Stagecoach East via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South East England feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PF0000459/328. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.