VL12 Riseley to Bedford via Bletsoe, Clapham

Operated by Villager Minibus Sharnbrook. First bus 09:30, last bus 11:30. 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.

Next towards Bedford from Margaret Beaufort School (o/s): Wednesday 09:30

Next towards Riseley from Sainsburys Clapham (o/s): Wednesday 11:30

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 09:30
Margaret Beaufort School (o/s) 09:30
The Five Bells (o/s) 09:35
The Close (adj) 09:45
Bletsoe Church (o/s) 09:55
Huntsmans Way (adj) 10:00
The Queen's Head (opp) 10:02
Highbury Grove (adj) 10:10
Sainsburys Clapham (o/s) 10:20

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 VL12

VL12 towards Bedford

All 20 stops
  1. Margaret Beaufort School (o/s) Riseley
  2. Bowers Lane (adj) Riseley
  3. Keysoe Road (adj) Riseley
  4. The Barns (opp) Riseley
  5. The Five Bells (o/s) Riseley
  6. The Old White Horse (opp) Riseley
  7. Baptist Chapel (adj) Thurleigh
  8. The Close (adj) Thurleigh
  9. St Peters Church (adj) Thurleigh
  10. Bletsoe Church (o/s) Bletsoe
  11. Bletsoe Turn (adj) Bletsoe
  12. Huntsmans Way (adj) Milton Ernest
  13. The Queen's Head (opp) Milton Ernest
  14. Hunters Close (opp) Clapham
  15. Fox and Hounds (SE-bound) Clapham
  16. Mount Pleasant (adj) Clapham
  17. Highbury Grove (adj) Clapham
  18. Ursula Taylor School (Outside) Clapham
  19. The Anglers Rest (opp) Bedford
  20. Sainsburys Clapham (o/s) Bedford

VL12 towards Riseley

All 18 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. The Queen's Head (o/s) Milton Ernest
  8. Huntsmans Way (adj) Milton Ernest
  9. Bletsoe Church (opp) Bletsoe
  10. St Peters Church (opp) Thurleigh
  11. The Close (adj) Thurleigh
  12. Baptist Chapel (adj) Thurleigh
  13. The Close (adj) Thurleigh
  14. The Old White Horse (o/s) Riseley
  15. The Five Bells (opp) Riseley
  16. Keysoe Road (opp) Riseley
  17. Bowers Lane (opp) Riseley
  18. Margaret Beaufort School (opp) Riseley

Towns & areas on this route

BedfordClaphamRiseleyBletsoeThurleighMilton Ernest

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first VL12 bus?

The first VL12 departure on Wednesdays leaves at 09:30 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last VL12 bus?

The last VL12 on Wednesdays leaves its first stop at 11:30. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the VL12 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 VL12 bus?

The VL12 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.