74 Bedford ↔ Biggleswade
Operated by Grant Palmer. First bus 15:32, last bus 15:32. 1 journeys on weekdays.
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.
| 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 |
Route map
All stops on route 74
74 towards Bedford
- Ivel Gardens (adj) Biggleswade
- Bus Station (Stop B) Biggleswade
- Ivel Bury (adj) Biggleswade
- Sainsbury's (opp) Biggleswade
- G&M Growers (o/s) Upper Caldecote
- Swallowfield (opp) Upper Caldecote
- The Pastures (adj) Upper Caldecote
- Ickwell Green (adj) Ickwell
- The Stables (opp) Ickwell
- Northill Lower School (opp) Northill
- Cookes Meadow (opp) Northill
- St Mary's Church (N-bound) Northill
- Grange Farm (opp) Cople
- All Saints Church (opp) Cople
- Chapel Lane (adj) Cardington
- Cottage Farm Nursery (opp) Cardington
- The Kings Arms (opp) Cardington
- St Marys Church (opp) Cardington
- The Vicarage (opp) Cardington
- Priory Business Park (opp) Eastcotts
- The Fenlake Anchor (o/s) Fenlake
- Tesco Cardington (opp) Fenlake
- St Johns Centre (o/s) Bedford
- Kingsway Link (opp) Cauldwell
- Bedford College (o/s) Cauldwell
- St Paul's Square (south side) Bedford
- Bus Station (Stand B) Bedford
Service history & registered changes
- 🆕 Registered effective 8 Jun 2026 Operating between Bedford Bus Station and Hitchin, Bancroft given service number 74 effective from 08 June 2026. To amend Route and Timetable.
- 🆕 Registered effective 14 Dec 2025 Operating between Bedford Bus Station and Hitchin, Bancroft given service number 74 effective from 14 December 2025. To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
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 the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.