40 Dunstable circular via Lewsey Farm, Markyate
Operated by South Beds Dial-a-Ride. First bus 07:50, last bus 16:15. 7 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 40? 34 other bus routes are numbered 40 elsewhere in the UK — see every 40 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:52 | 09:41 | 11:41 | 12:41 | 14:07 | 15:23 | 16:21 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asda (Stop J1) | · | · | · | · | · | · | · |
| Chiltern Park (adj) | · | 09:41 | 11:41 | 12:41 | 14:07 | · | 16:21 |
| Ridgeway Drive (opp) | · | 09:44 | 11:44 | 12:44 | 14:10 | · | 16:24 |
| Wilbury Drive (opp) | · | 09:47 | 11:47 | 12:47 | 14:13 | · | 16:27 |
| Woodford Road (S-bound) | · | 09:50 | 11:50 | 12:50 | 14:16 | · | 16:30 |
| Chiltern Park (Stop W4) | · | 09:53 | 11:53 | 12:53 | 14:19 | · | 16:33 |
| The Quadrant (Stop N3) | · | 09:37 | 11:37 | 12:37 | 14:02 | 15:23 | 16:17 |
| Whipsnade Road (adj) | 07:52 | 10:07 | 12:07 | 13:07 | 14:30 | 15:30 | 16:46 |
| Whipsnade Village Hall (opp) | 08:01 | 10:17 | 12:17 | 13:17 | 14:39 | 15:39 | 16:56 |
| Studham Lane (opp) | 08:04 | 10:21 | 12:21 | 13:21 | 14:43 | 15:43 | 17:00 |
| Church Close (adj) | 08:09 | 10:26 | 12:26 | 13:26 | 14:48 | 15:48 | 17:05 |
| Dunstable Road (N-bound) | 08:12 | 10:28 | 12:28 | 13:28 | 14:50 | 15:50 | 17:07 |
| Ridgeway (opp) | 08:19 | 10:35 | 12:35 | 13:35 | 14:56 | 15:56 | 17:14 |
| Jockey Farm (NW-bound) | 08:23 | 10:39 | 12:39 | 13:39 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:19 |
| Miletree Crescent (opp) | 08:27 | · | · | · | · | · | · |
| Queensbury Academy (o/s) | 08:29 | · | · | · | · | · | · |
| Pipers Croft (adj) | 08:32 | · | · | · | · | · | · |
| Southwood Road (opp) | · | 10:43 | 12:43 | 13:43 | 15:04 | 16:04 | 17:23 |
| Lover's Walk (opp) | · | 10:46 | 12:46 | 13:46 | 15:06 | 16:06 | 17:26 |
| Asda (Stop J1) | 08:42 | 09:35 | 11:35 | 12:35 | 14:00 | 15:23 | 16:15 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. A · means that journey does not stop there. 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.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on — they come from the operator’s own published calendar. Everything above is an ordinary week.
- Christmas Day — Friday, 25 December 2026 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Boxing Day — Saturday, 26 December 2026 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Monday, 28 December 2026 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- New Year's Day — Friday, 1 January 2027 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 40
40 towards Asda
All 76 stops
- Asda (Stop J1) Dunstable
- The Quadrant (Stop N3) Dunstable
- Church Street (Stop P1) Dunstable
- Central Bedfordshire College (Stop J4) Dunstable
- Chiltern Park (adj) Dunstable
- Sainsbury's (opp) Dunstable
- Boscombe Road (adj) Dunstable
- Liscombe Road (opp) Dunstable
- Ridgeway Drive (opp) Dunstable
- Linsell House (opp) Dunstable
- The Vale Academy (opp) Dunstable
- Wilbury Drive (NE-bound) Dunstable
- Wilbury Drive (opp) Lewsey Farm
- Katherine Drive (opp) Lewsey Farm
- Markham Crescent (opp) Dunstable
- Katherine Drive Shops (opp) Dunstable
- Woodford Road (S-bound) Dunstable
- Brandreth Avenue (opp) Dunstable
- Liscombe Road (adj) Dunstable
- Sainsbury's (Stop W3) Dunstable
- Chiltern Park (Stop W4) Dunstable
- White Lion Retail Park North (adj) Dunstable
- Central Bedfordshire College (Stop J3) Dunstable
- Asda (Stop J1) Dunstable
- The Quadrant (Stop N3) Dunstable
- West Street (Stop T1) Dunstable
- St Marys Church (opp) Dunstable
- The Cemetery (o/s) Dunstable
- Whipsnade Road (adj) Dunstable
- Royce Close (opp) Dunstable
- Chilterns Gateway Centre (o/s) Whipsnade
- Whipsnade Park Homes (opp) Whipsnade
- Whipsnade Village Hall (opp) Whipsnade
- Whipsnade Zoo (adj) Whipsnade
- Whipsnade Village Hall (adj) Whipsnade
- Whipsnade Park Homes (adj) Whipsnade
- Studham Lane (opp) Studham
- Dunstable Road (S-bound) Studham
- Southern Way (opp) Studham
- Common Road (W-bound) Studham
- Church Close (adj) Studham
- Studham Lower School (opp) Studham
- Red Lion (o/s) Studham
- Southern Way (adj) Studham
- Dunstable Road (N-bound) Studham
- Studham Lane (adj) Studham
- Farmer's Boy (o/s) Kensworth
- Poplar Road (opp) Kensworth
- Ridgeway (opp) Kensworth
- Kensworth Primary School (opp) Kensworth
- The Packhorse PH (adj) Markyate
- Horse and Jockey (opp) Kensworth
- Jockey Farm (NW-bound) Kensworth
- Turnpike Farm (opp) Dunstable
- Beech Close (opp) Dunstable
- Churchill Road (opp) Dunstable
- Miletree Crescent (opp) Dunstable
- Lowther Road Shops (opp) Dunstable
- Borrowdale Avenue (adj) Dunstable
- Langdale Road Shops (opp) Dunstable
- Queensbury Academy (o/s) Dunstable
- Windermere Close (opp) Dunstable
- Meadway (opp) Dunstable
- Cemetery Lane (opp) Dunstable
- Pipers Croft (adj) Dunstable
- The Cemetery (opp) Dunstable
- Kirby Road (opp) Dunstable
- St Marys Church (adj) Dunstable
- Southwood Road (opp) Dunstable
- Southfields Road (o/s) Dunstable
- Half Moon Lane (opp) Dunstable
- Borough Road (opp) Dunstable
- Lover's Walk (opp) Dunstable
- The Square (Stop S3) Dunstable
- Church Street (Stop P1) Dunstable
- Asda (Stop J1) Dunstable
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 40 bus?
The first 40 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:50 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 40 bus?
The last 40 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 16:15. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 40 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). South Beds Dial-a-Ride day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 40 bus?
The 40 is operated by South Beds Dial-a-Ride.
Timetable data from South Beds Dial-a-Ride via the Traveline National Dataset. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.