9 Bedford Bus Station ↔ Shortstown North Drive

Operated by Stagecoach East. First bus 07:50, last bus 22:50. 17 journeys on weekdays.

The 9 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 →

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.

9 towards Shortstown North Drive — Monday to Friday (5 journeys)
Bus Station (Stand G) 15:1519:3020:3021:3022:30
Pilgrims Way (opp) 15:2519:4020:4021:4022:40
John Bunyan Upper School (opp) 15:3019:4220:4221:4222:42
North Drive (S-bound) 15:3919:5020:5021:5022:50

Route map

All stops on route 9

Service history & registered changes

From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. 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 the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.