25 Bedford Bus Station ↔ Rushden Skinners Hill Layby

Operated by Stagecoach East. First bus 07:45, last bus 17:15. 14 journeys on weekdays.

✅ The 25 is confirmed in the national fare cap — single fares cost at most £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Source: GOV.UK. Details →

Timetable

Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.

towards Rushden Skinners Hill Layby · Monday to Friday towards Rushden Skinners Hill Layby · Saturday towards Bedford Bus Station · Monday to Friday towards Bedford Bus Station · Saturday
25 towards Rushden Skinners Hill Layby — Monday to Friday (4 journeys)
Bus Station (Stand R) 08:4511:2513:5516:10
Sainsburys Clapham (o/s) 08:5011:2913:5916:14
Highbury Grove (opp) 08:5311:3214:0216:17
Lovell Memorial Homes West (o/s) 08:5611:3514:0516:20
Stevington Cross (opp) 09:0111:4014:1016:25
Victoria Farm (adj) 09:0811:4714:1716:32
The Institute (opp) 09:1511:5414:2416:39
Park Farm (o/s) ·12:0514:35·
Church (o/s) ·12:0714:37·
The Green (opp) 09:19··16:43
St Peter's Church (Stop T) 09:28··16:48
Stocking Lane (E-bound) 09:32··16:52
St Margaret's Church (o/s) 09:40···
Knotting Road (NE-bound) 09:44···
Spring Lane (opp) 09:48···
Church Lane (opp) 10:0012:1014:4017:00
(Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby (before) 10:1012:2014:5017:10

Route map

All stops on route 25

25 towards Rushden Skinners Hill Layby

  1. Bus Station (Stand R) Bedford
  2. Warwick Avenue (adj) Bedford
  3. Livingstone Primary School (opp) Bedford
  4. Linden Road (adj) Bedford
  5. Sainsburys Clapham (o/s) Bedford
  6. The Anglers Rest (adj) Bedford
  7. Ursula Taylor School (Opposite) Clapham
  8. Highbury Grove (opp) Clapham
  9. Mount Pleasant (opp) Clapham
  10. Hunters Close (adj) Clapham
  11. Parsonage Close (opp) Oakley
  12. Lovell Memorial Homes West (o/s) Oakley
  13. Lovell Memorial Homes East (o/s) Oakley
  14. Stevington Cross (opp) Stevington
  15. Alms Houses (o/s) Stevington
  16. West End (W-bound) Stevington
  17. Victoria Farm (adj) Carlton
  18. Post Office (o/s) Carlton
  19. Rectory Close (adj) Carlton
  20. Manor Close (opp) Carlton
  21. The Fox (o/s) Carlton
  22. The Playing Field (adj) Carlton
  23. The Causeway (o/s) Carlton
  24. Post Office (o/s) Carlton
  25. Harrold Country Park (opp) Harrold
  26. High Street (opp) Harrold
  27. The Magpie (opp) Harrold
  28. The Institute (o/s) Harrold
  29. The Institute (opp) Harrold
  30. Harrold Priory Academy (SE-bound) Harrold
  31. Harrold Priory Academy (NW-bound) Harrold
  32. High Street (o/s) Harrold
  33. The Magpie (o/s) Harrold
  34. Odell Road (N-bound) Harrold
  35. Meadway (adj) Harrold
  36. Park Farm (o/s) Hinwick
  37. Church (o/s) Podington
  38. The Green (opp) Odell
  39. Upper School (Stop A) Sharnbrook
  40. Pinchmill Close (Stop C) Sharnbrook
  41. St Peter's Church (Stop T) Sharnbrook
  42. Sharnbrook House (Stop L) Sharnbrook
  43. Loring Road East (Stop J) Sharnbrook
  44. Stocking Lane (E-bound) Souldrop
  45. Avenue Road (before) Rushden
  46. Souldrop Turn (opp) Souldrop
  47. The Cottage (o/s) Knotting Green
  48. St Margaret's Church (o/s) Knotting
  49. Oakley Hunt Kennels (opp) Melchbourne
  50. Knotting Road (NE-bound) Melchbourne
  51. Spring Lane (opp) Yelden
  52. Yelden Road (SW-bound) Newton Bromswold
  53. Newton Bromswold Memorial Hall (outside) Newton Bromswold
  54. Avenue Farm (before) Rushden
  55. Junction with Bedford Road (after) Rushden
  56. South Grove (adj) Wymington
  57. Church Lane (opp) Wymington
  58. Rushden Road (N-bound) Wymington
  59. Cambridge Street (adj) Wymington
  60. Harvey Road (after) Rushden
  61. South End Infant School (before) Rushden
  62. Wymington Road (after) Rushden
  63. (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby (before) Rushden

25 towards Bedford Bus Station

  1. (Rushden) Barwick House (before) Rushden
  2. (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby (before) Rushden
  3. (Rushden) Station Road (before) Rushden
  4. Rushden George Street (after) Rushden
  5. BP Garage (before) Rushden
  6. South End Infant School (before) Rushden
  7. Harvey Road (after) Rushden
  8. Cambridge Street (opp) Wymington
  9. Rushden Road (S-bound) Wymington
  10. South Grove (opp) Wymington
  11. Church Lane (adj) Wymington
  12. Church (opp) Podington
  13. Park Farm (opp) Hinwick
  14. Junction with Bedford Road (before) Rushden
  15. Higham Park Road (before) Rushden
  16. Yelden Road (NE-bound) Newton Bromswold
  17. Newton Bromswold Memorial Hall (opposite) Newton Bromswold
  18. Trailly Close (adj) Yelden
  19. Knotting Road (SW-bound) Melchbourne
  20. Oakley Hunt Kennels (adj) Melchbourne
  21. St Margaret's Church (opp) Knotting
  22. The Cottage (opp) Knotting Green
  23. Souldrop Turn (adj) Souldrop
  24. Stocking Lane (W-bound) Souldrop
  25. Sharnbrook House (Stop K) Sharnbrook
  26. Loring Road East (Stop I) Sharnbrook
  27. Pinchmill Close (Stop D) Sharnbrook
  28. St Peter's Church (Stop S) Sharnbrook
  29. Upper School (Stop B) Sharnbrook
  30. The Green (adj) Odell
  31. Odell Road (S-bound) Harrold
  32. Meadway (opp) Harrold
  33. High Street (opp) Harrold
  34. The Magpie (opp) Harrold
  35. The Institute (o/s) Harrold
  36. The Institute (opp) Harrold
  37. Harrold Priory Academy (SE-bound) Harrold
  38. Harrold Priory Academy (NW-bound) Harrold
  39. The Magpie (o/s) Harrold
  40. High Street (o/s) Harrold
  41. Harrold Country Park (o/s) Harrold
  42. Victoria Farm (adj) Carlton
  43. Rectory Close (adj) Carlton
  44. Manor Close (opp) Carlton
  45. The Fox (o/s) Carlton
  46. The Playing Field (adj) Carlton
  47. The Causeway (o/s) Carlton
  48. Weavers Lane (adj) Pavenham
  49. Pavenham Park (o/s) Pavenham
  50. Pavenham Road (S-bound) Oakley
  51. Oakley Garage (o/s) Oakley
  52. West End (E-bound) Stevington
  53. Stevington Cross (adj) Stevington
  54. Alms Houses (opp) Stevington
  55. Park Farm (o/s) Stevington
  56. Parsonage Close (adj) Oakley
  57. Lovell Memorial Homes West (opp) Oakley
  58. Lovell Memorial Homes East (opp) Oakley
  59. Fox and Hounds (SE-bound) Clapham
  60. Mount Pleasant (adj) Clapham
  61. Hunters Close (opp) Clapham
  62. Highbury Grove (adj) Clapham
  63. Ursula Taylor School (Outside) Clapham
  64. The Anglers Rest (opp) Bedford
  65. Sainsburys Clapham (opp) Bedford
  66. Linden Road (opp) Bedford
  67. Warwick Avenue (opp) Bedford
  68. North Parade (o/s) Bedford
  69. Bus Station (Stand R) Bedford

Service history & registered changes

From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →

Towns & areas on this route

BedfordRushdenClaphamSharnbrookOakleyHarroldCarltonWymingtonStevingtonNewton BromswoldPavenhamSouldrop

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 25 bus?

The first 25 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:45 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 25 bus?

The last 25 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:15. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 25 bus cost?

The 25 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 25 bus?

The 25 is operated by Stagecoach East.

Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.