74 Biggleswade to Bedford via Fenlake, Cauldwell

Operated by Grant Palmer. First bus 15:32, last bus 15:32. 1 journey on weekdays. Fares: singles capped at £3 — more.

Next towards Bedford from Bus Station (Stop B): tomorrow 15:32

Wanted a different 74? 31 other bus routes are numbered 74 elsewhere in the UK — see every 74 bus timetable by area.

Timetable

Ends at Bedford, Bus Station · Monday to Friday · 1 journey
Stop 15:32
Bus Station (Stop B) 15:32
The Pastures (adj) 15:39
Ickwell Green (adj) 15:42
Northill Lower School (opp) 15:44
All Saints Church (opp) 15:52
The Kings Arms (opp) 15:54
Tesco Cardington (opp) 15:59
Bus Station (Stand B) 16:07

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.

The 74 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 →

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 Grant Palmer before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.

Not published yet: 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 74

74 towards Bedford

All 27 stops
  1. Bus Station (Stop B) Biggleswade
  2. Ivel Gardens (adj) Biggleswade
  3. Ivel Bury (adj) Biggleswade
  4. Sainsbury's (opp) Biggleswade
  5. G&M Growers (o/s) Upper Caldecote
  6. Swallowfield (opp) Upper Caldecote
  7. The Pastures (adj) Upper Caldecote
  8. Ickwell Green (adj) Ickwell
  9. The Stables (opp) Ickwell
  10. Cookes Meadow (opp) Northill
  11. St Mary's Church (N-bound) Northill
  12. Northill Lower School (opp) Northill
  13. All Saints Church (opp) Cople
  14. Grange Farm (opp) Cople
  15. Chapel Lane (adj) Cardington
  16. Cottage Farm Nursery (opp) Cardington
  17. The Kings Arms (opp) Cardington
  18. St Marys Church (opp) Cardington
  19. The Vicarage (opp) Cardington
  20. Priory Business Park (opp) Eastcotts
  21. The Fenlake Anchor (o/s) Fenlake
  22. Tesco Cardington (opp) Fenlake
  23. St Johns Centre (o/s) Bedford
  24. Kingsway Link (opp) Cauldwell
  25. Bedford College (o/s) Cauldwell
  26. St Paul's Square (south side) Bedford
  27. Bus Station (Stand B) Bedford

Towns & areas on this route

BedfordBiggleswadeFenlakeCauldwellEastcottsUpper CaldecoteCardingtonCopleNorthillIckwell

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 74 bus?

The first 74 departure on weekdays leaves at 15:32 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 74 bus?

The last 74 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:32. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 74 bus cost?

The 74 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. Grant Palmer day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.

Who runs the 74 bus?

The 74 is operated by Grant Palmer.

Timetable data from Grant Palmer via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South East England feed). Grant Palmer last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 3 October 2026. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.