50 Rushden Skinners Hill Layby ↔ Bedford Bus Station
Operated by Stagecoach Midlands. First bus 05:45, last bus 19:54. 24 journeys on weekdays.
✅ The 50 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.
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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 Bedford Bus Station · Monday to Friday towards Bedford Bus Station · Saturday towards Bedford Bus Station · Sunday towards Rushden Skinners Hill Layby · Monday to Friday towards Rushden Skinners Hill Layby · Saturday towards Rushden Skinners Hill Layby · Sunday
| Rushden George Street (after) | 05:45 | 07:40 | 08:45 | 10:06 | 11:05 | 12:06 | 13:06 | 14:16 | 15:21 | 16:41 | 17:44 | 18:51 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Lane (adj) | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · |
| Avenue Road (after) | 05:50 | 07:45 | 08:53 | 10:11 | 11:10 | 12:11 | 13:11 | 14:21 | 15:26 | 16:46 | 17:49 | 18:56 |
| The Swan with Two Nicks (Stop N) | 05:58 | 07:55 | 09:05 | 10:25 | 11:21 | 12:22 | 13:22 | 14:32 | 15:37 | 16:57 | 18:00 | 19:06 |
| The Church (S-bound) | 06:05 | 08:02 | 09:13 | 10:33 | 11:28 | 12:29 | 13:29 | 14:39 | 15:44 | 17:04 | 18:07 | 19:13 |
| The Swan (adj) | 06:08 | 08:05 | 09:16 | 10:36 | 11:31 | 12:32 | 13:32 | 14:42 | 15:47 | 17:07 | 18:10 | 19:16 |
| The Queen's Head (opp) | 06:11 | 08:08 | 09:24 | 10:44 | 11:37 | 12:38 | 13:38 | 14:48 | 15:53 | 17:13 | 18:16 | 19:19 |
| The Memorial (adj) | 06:16 | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | 19:24 |
| Highbury Grove (adj) | 06:29 | 08:13 | 09:29 | 10:49 | 11:42 | 12:43 | 13:43 | 14:53 | 15:58 | 17:18 | 18:21 | 19:34 |
| Sainsburys Clapham (opp) | 06:33 | 08:18 | 09:35 | 10:55 | 11:48 | 12:49 | 13:49 | 14:59 | 16:04 | 17:24 | 18:27 | 19:39 |
| Bedford Railway Station (Stop R3) | 06:36 | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · |
| Bus Station (Stand E) | 06:40 | 08:30 | 09:41 | 11:01 | 11:54 | 12:55 | 13:55 | 15:05 | 16:10 | 17:30 | 18:33 | 19:44 |
Route map
All stops on route 50
50 towards Bedford Bus Station
- Rushden George Street (after) Rushden
- Manning Street (after) Rushden
- BP Garage (before) Rushden
- Wymington Road (before) Rushden
- Jubilee Park (after) Rushden
- Rugby Football Ground (before) Rushden
- Golf Course (before) Rushden
- South End Infant School (before) Rushden
- Harvey Road (after) Rushden
- Rushden Road (S-bound) Wymington
- Cambridge Street (opp) Wymington
- South Grove (opp) Wymington
- Church Lane (adj) Wymington
- Junction with Bedford Road (before) Rushden
- Avenue Road (after) Rushden
- The Fordham Arms (Stop P) Sharnbrook
- The Swan with Two Nicks (Stop N) Sharnbrook
- Sharnbrook House (Stop L) Sharnbrook
- Loring Road East (Stop J) Sharnbrook
- Loring Road West (Stop H) Sharnbrook
- Village Hall (Stop F) Sharnbrook
- Pinchmill Close (Stop D) Sharnbrook
- Upper School (Stop B) Sharnbrook
- The Church (S-bound) Felmersham
- The Swan (adj) Radwell
- Huntsmans Way (adj) Milton Ernest
- The Queen's Head (opp) Milton Ernest
- Highfield Road (opp) Clapham
- Twinwoods (S-bound) Clapham
- The Memorial (adj) Oakley
- Bedford Arms (adj) Oakley
- Dewlands (adj) Oakley
- Queens Close (opp) Oakley
- Parsonage Close (adj) Oakley
- Station Road (N-bound) Oakley
- Oakley Garage (opp) Oakley
- Fox and Hounds (SE-bound) Clapham
- Mount Pleasant (adj) Clapham
- Milton Road (S-bound) Clapham
- Hunters Close (opp) Clapham
- Highbury Grove (adj) Clapham
- Ursula Taylor School (Outside) Clapham
- The Anglers Rest (opp) Bedford
- Sainsburys Clapham (opp) Bedford
- Byron Crescent (Opposite) Bedford
- Bedford Railway Station (Stop R3) Bedford
- Alexandra Road (adj) Bedford
- Sainsburys Clapham (opp) Bedford
- Linden Road (opp) Bedford
- Warwick Avenue (opp) Bedford
- North Parade (o/s) Bedford
- Bus Station (Stand E) Bedford
50 towards Rushden Skinners Hill Layby
- Bus Station (Stand E) Bedford
- Alexandra Road (opp) Bedford
- Bedford Railway Station (Stop R2) Bedford
- Shakespeare Road (N-bound) Bedford
- Warwick Avenue (adj) Bedford
- Linden Road (adj) Bedford
- Livingstone Primary School (opp) Bedford
- Sainsburys Clapham (o/s) Bedford
- Byron Crescent (Near) Bedford
- The Anglers Rest (adj) Bedford
- Ursula Taylor School (Opposite) Clapham
- Highbury Grove (opp) Clapham
- Mount Pleasant (opp) Clapham
- Fox & Hounds (NW-bound) Clapham
- Twinwoods (N-bound) Clapham
- Highfield Road (adj) Clapham
- Hunters Close (adj) Clapham
- Oakley Garage (o/s) Oakley
- Station Road (S-bound) Oakley
- Parsonage Close (opp) Oakley
- Bedford Arms (opp) Oakley
- Dewlands (opp) Oakley
- Queens Close (adj) Oakley
- The Memorial (opp) Oakley
- Huntsmans Way (opp) Milton Ernest
- The Queen's Head (o/s) Milton Ernest
- The swan (opp) Radwell
- The Church (N-bound) Felmersham
- Upper School (Stop A) Sharnbrook
- Village Hall (Stop E) Sharnbrook
- Pinchmill Close (Stop C) Sharnbrook
- Loring Road West (Stop G) Sharnbrook
- Sharnbrook House (Stop K) Sharnbrook
- Loring Road East (Stop I) Sharnbrook
- The Swan with Two Nicks (Stop M) Sharnbrook
- The Fordham Arms (Stop O) Sharnbrook
- Fordham Arms (adj) Sharnbrook
- Ivy Lodge Nurseries (Stop Q) Sharnbrook
- Avenue Road (before) Rushden
- Golf Course (after) Rushden
- Rugby Football Ground (after) Rushden
- Manning Street (before) Rushden
- Jubilee Park (before) Rushden
- Junction with Bedford Road (after) Rushden
- South Grove (adj) Wymington
- Church Lane (opp) Wymington
- Rushden Road (N-bound) Wymington
- Cambridge Street (adj) Wymington
- Harvey Road (after) Rushden
- South End Infant School (before) Rushden
- Wymington Road (after) Rushden
- (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby (before) Rushden
Service history & registered changes
- 🆕 Registered effective 30 Aug 2026 Operating between Wythall or Druids Heath and Birmingham given service number 50 effective from 30 August 2026. To amend Route and Timetable.
- 🆕 Registered effective 10 Jul 2026 Birmingham → Druids Heath
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 50 bus?
The first 50 departure on weekdays leaves at 05:45 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 50 bus?
The last 50 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 19:54. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 50 bus cost?
The 50 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 Midlands day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 50 bus?
The 50 is operated by Stagecoach Midlands.
Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.