9 Bedford Bus St Bay G ↔ Shortstown North Drive
Operated by Stagecoach East. First bus 07:50, last bus 22:50. 11 journeys on weekdays.
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Timetable
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| Bus Station (Stand G) | 15:15 | 19:30 | 20:30 | 21:30 | 22:30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilgrims Way (opp) | 15:25 | 19:40 | 20:40 | 21:40 | 22:40 |
| John Bunyan Upper School (opp) | 15:30 | 19:42 | 20:42 | 21:42 | 22:42 |
| North Drive (S-bound) | 15:39 | 19:50 | 20:50 | 21:50 | 22:50 |
Route map
All stops on route 9
9 towards Shortstown North Drive
- Bus Station (Stand G) Bedford
- St Paul's Square (Stop P2) Bedford
- St John's Street (S-bound) Bedford
- Elstow Road Post Office (o/s) Fenlake
- The Angel (opp) Cauldwell
- Brackley Road (adj) Cauldwell
- Pilgrims Way (opp) Cauldwell
- Berkeley Road (opp) Cauldwell
- Stapleton Road (opp) Cauldwell
- Windsor Road (adj) Cauldwell
- John Bunyan Upper School (opp) Cauldwell
- Catholic Church (adj) Eastcotts
- Harrowden Road Shops (opp) Eastcotts
- The Turnpike (adj) Eastcotts
- Harrowden Road (SE-bound) Eastcotts
- Harrowden Lane (adj) Harrowden
- North Drive (S-bound) Shortstown
9 towards Bedford Bus St Bay G
- North Drive (S-bound) Shortstown
- Brancker Avenue (opp) Shortstown
- De Havilland Avenue (adj) Shortstown
- The Crescent (adj) Shortstown
- Harrowden Lane (opp) Harrowden
- Harrowden Road (NW-bound) Eastcotts
- Catholic Church (opp) Eastcotts
- Harrowden Road Shops (o/s) Eastcotts
- John Bunyan Upper School (o/s) Cauldwell
- Stapleton Road (adj) Cauldwell
- Windsor Road (opp) Cauldwell
- Berkeley Road (adj) Cauldwell
- Pilgrims Way (adj) Cauldwell
- Brackley Road (opp) Cauldwell
- The Angel (o/s) Cauldwell
- Elstow Road Post Office (opp) Fenlake
- Kingsway Link (opp) Cauldwell
- Bedford College (o/s) Cauldwell
- St Paul's Square (south side) Bedford
- Pilgrims House (o/s) Bedford
- Bus Station (Stand G) Bedford
Service registration & registered changes
- ✏️ Service change effective 30 August 2026 Bedford → Stevenage
- ⏳ Expired effective 18 July 2026 To amend Timetable.
- ✏️ Service change effective 31 May 2026 To amend Route, Stopping Places and Timetable.
- 🆕 New service effective 1 June 2025 New service. Replacing former registration /149 with new timetab
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PF0000459/332 · Changes in Bedford County Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 9 bus?
The first 9 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 9 bus?
The last 9 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 22:50. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 9 bus cost?
The 9 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 9 bus?
The 9 is operated by Stagecoach East.
Timetable data from Stagecoach East via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South East England feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PF0000459/332. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.