VL11 Sharnbrook to Bedford via Oakley, Clapham

Operated by Villager Minibus Sharnbrook. First bus 09:25, last bus 11:35. 2 journeys on Wednesdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.

Journeys on this route may need booking in advance. Villager Minibus Sharnbrook's timetable says so — see the operator's notes before travelling.
No buses on this route this week. It next runs on Wednesday, 11 November 2026, and the timetable below is for the week beginning then — school-holiday, seasonal and event services often pause like this. Check with the operator before travelling.

Timetable

Notes from Villager Minibus Sharnbrook's timetable
  • Pre-booking is strongly advised, please call 07438 870658 or visit www.villagerbus.uk to book.
Ends at Sainsburys Clapham · Wednesdays · 1 journey
Stop 09:25
The Fordham Arms (Stop P) 09:25
The Swan with Two Nicks (Stop N) 09:32
Loring Road West (Stop H) 09:35
The Sun (o/s) 09:40
The Green (adj) 09:43
The Institute (o/s) 09:48
Rectory Close (adj) 09:54
Weavers Lane (adj) 10:03
The Memorial (adj) 10:10
Bedford Arms (adj) 10:12
Highbury Grove (adj) 10:18
Sainsburys Clapham (o/s) 10:25

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.

Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 — check with Villager Minibus Sharnbrook whether this route takes part. 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 Villager Minibus Sharnbrook before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.

Not published yet: 30 December. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.

Route map

All stops on route VL11

VL11 towards Bedford

All 41 stops
  1. The Fordham Arms (Stop P) Sharnbrook
  2. The Swan with Two Nicks (Stop N) Sharnbrook
  3. Sharnbrook House (Stop L) Sharnbrook
  4. Loring Road East (Stop J) Sharnbrook
  5. Loring Road West (Stop H) Sharnbrook
  6. Village Hall (Stop F) Sharnbrook
  7. Pinchmill Close (Stop D) Sharnbrook
  8. Upper School (Stop B) Sharnbrook
  9. The Sun (o/s) Felmersham
  10. The Church (N-bound) Felmersham
  11. The Green (adj) Odell
  12. Odell Road (S-bound) Harrold
  13. Meadway (opp) Harrold
  14. The Institute (o/s) Harrold
  15. Harrold Priory Academy (SE-bound) Harrold
  16. The Magpie (o/s) Harrold
  17. High Street (o/s) Harrold
  18. Harrold Country Park (o/s) Harrold
  19. Victoria Farm (adj) Carlton
  20. Rectory Close (adj) Carlton
  21. Manor Close (opp) Carlton
  22. The Fox (o/s) Carlton
  23. The Playing Field (adj) Carlton
  24. The Causeway (o/s) Carlton
  25. Weavers Lane (adj) Pavenham
  26. Pavenham Park (o/s) Pavenham
  27. Pavenham Road (S-bound) Oakley
  28. The Memorial (adj) Oakley
  29. Queens Close (opp) Oakley
  30. Bedford Arms (adj) Oakley
  31. Dewlands (adj) Oakley
  32. Parsonage Close (adj) Oakley
  33. Lovell Memorial Homes West (opp) Oakley
  34. Lovell Memorial Homes East (opp) Oakley
  35. Hunters Close (opp) Clapham
  36. Fox and Hounds (SE-bound) Clapham
  37. Mount Pleasant (adj) Clapham
  38. Highbury Grove (adj) Clapham
  39. Ursula Taylor School (Outside) Clapham
  40. The Anglers Rest (opp) Bedford
  41. Sainsburys Clapham (o/s) Bedford

VL11 towards Sharnbrook

All 41 stops
  1. Sainsburys Clapham (o/s) Bedford
  2. The Anglers Rest (adj) Bedford
  3. Ursula Taylor School (Opposite) Clapham
  4. Highbury Grove (opp) Clapham
  5. Mount Pleasant (opp) Clapham
  6. Hunters Close (adj) Clapham
  7. Lovell Memorial Homes East (o/s) Oakley
  8. Lovell Memorial Homes West (o/s) Oakley
  9. Parsonage Close (opp) Oakley
  10. Dewlands (opp) Oakley
  11. Bedford Arms (opp) Oakley
  12. Queens Close (adj) Oakley
  13. The Memorial (opp) Oakley
  14. Pavenham Road (N-bound) Oakley
  15. Close Road (opp) Pavenham
  16. Weavers Lane (opp) Pavenham
  17. Post Office (o/s) Carlton
  18. Victoria Farm (adj) Carlton
  19. Rectory Close (adj) Carlton
  20. Manor Close (opp) Carlton
  21. The Fox (o/s) Carlton
  22. The Playing Field (adj) Carlton
  23. The Causeway (o/s) Carlton
  24. Harrold Country Park (opp) Harrold
  25. The Institute (o/s) Harrold
  26. Harrold Priory Academy (SE-bound) Harrold
  27. The Magpie (o/s) Harrold
  28. High Street (o/s) Harrold
  29. Meadway (adj) Harrold
  30. Odell Road (N-bound) Harrold
  31. The Green (opp) Odell
  32. The Church (S-bound) Felmersham
  33. The Sun (opp) Felmersham
  34. Upper School (Stop A) Sharnbrook
  35. Pinchmill Close (Stop C) Sharnbrook
  36. Village Hall (Stop E) Sharnbrook
  37. Loring Road West (Stop G) Sharnbrook
  38. Loring Road East (Stop I) Sharnbrook
  39. Sharnbrook House (Stop K) Sharnbrook
  40. The Swan with Two Nicks (Stop M) Sharnbrook
  41. The Fordham Arms (Stop O) Sharnbrook

Towns & areas on this route

BedfordClaphamSharnbrookOakleyHarroldCarltonPavenhamFelmershamOdell

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first VL11 bus?

The first VL11 departure on Wednesdays leaves at 09:25 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last VL11 bus?

The last VL11 on Wednesdays leaves its first stop at 11:35. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the VL11 bus cost?

Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Villager Minibus Sharnbrook day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.

Who runs the VL11 bus?

The VL11 is operated by Villager Minibus Sharnbrook.

Timetable data from Villager Minibus Sharnbrook via the Traveline National Dataset. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.