9 Bedford Bus Station ↔ Shortstown North Drive
Operated by Stagecoach East. First bus 07:50, last bus 22:50. 17 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 (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 Station
- 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 history & registered changes
- 🆕 Registered effective 20 Aug 2026 Operating between Branston and Ashby Market Street given service number 9 / 19A / 19C / 801 effective from 20 August 2026. To amend Timetable.
- 🆕 Registered effective 15 Mar 2026 Operating between Branston and Ashby Market Street given service number 9 / 19 / 19A / 19C / 801 effective from 15 March 2026. To amend Route and Timetable.
- 🆕 Registered effective 8 Mar 2026 From: Preston To: Moor Nook Via: Astley Village Name or No.: 9 Service type: Normal Stopping Effective date: 08 March 2026 Other details: Monday to Sunday.
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.