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.
| Stop | 09:30 |
|---|---|
| Margaret Beaufort School (o/s) | 09:30 |
| Bowers Lane (adj) | 09:31 |
| Keysoe Road (adj) | 09:33 |
| The Barns (opp) | 09:33 |
| The Five Bells (o/s) | 09:35 |
| The Old White Horse (opp) | 09:35 |
| Baptist Chapel (adj) | 09:44 |
| The Close (adj) | 09:45 |
| St Peters Church (adj) | 09:46 |
| Bletsoe Church (o/s) | 09:55 |
| Bletsoe Turn (adj) | 09:55 |
| Huntsmans Way (adj) | 10:00 |
| The Queen's Head (opp) | 10:02 |
| Hunters Close (opp) | 10:08 |
| Fox and Hounds (SE-bound) | 10:08 |
| Mount Pleasant (adj) | 10:09 |
| Highbury Grove (adj) | 10:10 |
| Ursula Taylor School (Outside) | 10:11 |
| The Anglers Rest (opp) | 10:16 |
| 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.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on — they come from the operator’s own published calendar. Everything above is an ordinary week.
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route VL12
VL12 towards Bedford
All 20 stops
- Margaret Beaufort School (o/s) Riseley
- Bowers Lane (adj) Riseley
- Keysoe Road (adj) Riseley
- The Barns (opp) Riseley
- The Five Bells (o/s) Riseley
- The Old White Horse (opp) Riseley
- Baptist Chapel (adj) Thurleigh
- The Close (adj) Thurleigh
- St Peters Church (adj) Thurleigh
- Bletsoe Church (o/s) Bletsoe
- Bletsoe Turn (adj) Bletsoe
- Huntsmans Way (adj) Milton Ernest
- The Queen's Head (opp) Milton Ernest
- Hunters Close (opp) Clapham
- Fox and Hounds (SE-bound) Clapham
- Mount Pleasant (adj) Clapham
- Highbury Grove (adj) Clapham
- Ursula Taylor School (Outside) Clapham
- The Anglers Rest (opp) Bedford
- Sainsburys Clapham (o/s) Bedford
VL12 towards Riseley
All 18 stops
- Sainsburys Clapham (o/s) Bedford
- The Anglers Rest (adj) Bedford
- Ursula Taylor School (Opposite) Clapham
- Highbury Grove (opp) Clapham
- Mount Pleasant (opp) Clapham
- Hunters Close (adj) Clapham
- The Queen's Head (o/s) Milton Ernest
- Huntsmans Way (adj) Milton Ernest
- Bletsoe Church (opp) Bletsoe
- St Peters Church (opp) Thurleigh
- The Close (adj) Thurleigh
- Baptist Chapel (adj) Thurleigh
- The Close (adj) Thurleigh
- The Old White Horse (o/s) Riseley
- The Five Bells (opp) Riseley
- Keysoe Road (opp) Riseley
- Bowers Lane (opp) Riseley
- Margaret Beaufort School (opp) Riseley
Towns & areas on this route
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.