X5 Bedford to Central Milton Keynes via Brook Furlong
Operated by Stagecoach East. First bus 04:05, last bus 00:00. 53 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £3.00 — more.
Night bus — overnight departures 22:00–07:00. Every night. Nights are the night you set out on, so a 01:30 bus on Saturday morning counts as Friday. All night buses.
Wanted a different X5? 17 other bus routes are numbered X5 elsewhere in the UK — see every X5 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 04:05 | 04:30 | 05:05 | 05:20 | 05:35 | 05:50 | 06:05 | 06:20 | 06:35 | 07:05 | 07:35 | 08:15 | 09:15 | 10:15 | 11:15 | 12:15 | 13:15 | 13:45 | 14:15 | 14:45 | 15:15 | 15:45 | 16:15 | 16:45 | 17:25 | 18:05 | 18:55 | 19:55 |
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| Bus Station (Stand N) | 04:05 | 04:30 | 05:05 | 05:20 | 05:35 | 05:50 | 06:05 | 06:20 | 06:35 | 07:05 | 07:35 | 08:15 | 09:15 | 10:15 | 11:15 | 12:15 | 13:15 | 13:45 | 14:15 | 14:45 | 15:15 | 15:45 | 16:15 | 16:45 | 17:25 | 18:05 | 18:55 | 19:55 |
| Milton Keynes Coachway (Bay 1) | 04:30 | · | 05:30 | · | 06:00 | 06:15 | 06:30 | · | 07:00 | 07:30 | 08:00 | 08:40 | 09:40 | 10:40 | 11:40 | 12:40 | 13:40 | 14:10 | 14:40 | 15:10 | 15:40 | 16:10 | 16:40 | 17:10 | 17:50 | 18:30 | 19:20 | 20:20 |
| The Point (Stop H4) | 04:45 | · | 05:45 | · | 06:15 | 06:30 | 06:45 | · | 07:15 | 07:45 | 08:15 | 08:55 | 09:55 | 10:55 | 11:55 | 12:55 | 13:55 | 14:25 | 14:55 | 15:25 | 15:55 | 16:25 | 16:55 | 17:25 | 18:05 | 18:45 | 19:35 | 20:35 |
| Central Railway Station (Stop Z4) | 04:55 | 05:10 | 05:55 | 06:00 | 06:25 | 06:40 | 06:55 | 07:00 | 07:25 | 07:55 | 08:25 | 09:05 | 10:05 | 11:05 | 12:05 | 13:05 | 14:05 | 14:35 | 15:05 | 15:35 | 16:05 | 16:35 | 17:05 | 17:35 | 18:15 | 18:55 | 19:45 | 20:45 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. A · means that journey does not stop there. 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.
Fares on the X5
Adult single £3.00
The same for any journey on the X5, however far you go.
Stagecoach's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 1 September 2026. Fares change — check with Stagecoach East before you travel.
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 Stagecoach East before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Monday, 28 December 2026 towards Central Milton Keynes: 19 journeys, first 05:45 towards Bedford: 18 journeys, first 08:25
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 towards Central Milton Keynes: 33 journeys, first 04:05 towards Bedford: 31 journeys, first 06:55
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 towards Central Milton Keynes: 33 journeys, first 04:05 towards Bedford: 31 journeys, first 06:55
Route map
All stops on route X5
X5 towards Central Milton Keynes
All 6 stops
- Bus Station (Stand N) Bedford
- Chaucer Road (opp) Bedford
- Cutcliffe Grove (adj) Bedford
- Milton Keynes Coachway (Bay 1) Brook Furlong
- The Point (Stop H4) Central Milton Keynes
- Central Railway Station (Stop Z4) Central Milton Keynes
X5 towards Bedford
All 6 stops
- Central Railway Station (Stop Z1) Central Milton Keynes
- The Point (Stop G3) Central Milton Keynes
- Milton Keynes Coachway (Bay 1) Brook Furlong
- Cutcliffe Grove (opp) Bedford
- Chaucer Road (adj) Bedford
- Bus Station (Stand N) Bedford
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 31 May 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 1 June 2025 To amend Route, Stopping Places and Timetable.
- Service change effective 23 February 2025 To amend Route, Stopping Places and Timetable.
- Service change effective 1 September 2024 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 2 June 2024 Bedford → Milton Keynes
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PF0000459/195 · Changes in Bedford Borough Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first X5 bus?
The first X5 departure on weekdays leaves at 04:05 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last X5 bus?
The last X5 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 00:00. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the X5 bus cost?
Stagecoach East's published fares on the X5: adult single £3.00. The X5 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 X5 bus?
The X5 is operated by Stagecoach East.
Timetable data from Stagecoach East via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South East England feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PF0000459/195. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.