ZOO Luton to Whipsnade via Dunstable
Operated by Centrebus. First bus 09:30, last bus 18:00. Fares: adult single £2.60 to £3.00 — more.
| Stop | 09:30 | 11:00 | 12:30 | 14:00 | 15:30 | 17:20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luton Station Interchange (Stand 13) | 09:30 | 11:00 | 12:30 | 14:00 | 15:30 | 17:20 |
| Tesco Store Skimpot (o/s) | 09:40 | 11:10 | 12:40 | 14:10 | 15:40 | 17:30 |
| West Street (Stop T1) | 09:52 | 11:22 | 12:52 | 14:22 | 15:52 | 17:42 |
| Chilterns Gateway Centre (o/s) | 09:59 | 11:29 | 12:59 | 14:29 | 15:59 | 17:49 |
| Whipsnade Zoo (adj) | 10:09 | 11:39 | 13:09 | 14:39 | 16:09 | 17:59 |
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.
Fares on the ZOO
Adult single £2.60 to £3.00 · Adult return £4.90 to £7.80
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £3.00 | Skimpot Tesco | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £3.00 | £2.80 | Dunstable Town Centre | ||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | Dunstable Downs | |
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.60 | Whipsnade Zoo |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Luton Interchange.
Centrebus Group's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 3 October 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with Centrebus 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 Centrebus before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Boxing Day, 27 December and 2 January. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route ZOO
ZOO towards Whipsnade
All 16 stops
- Luton Station Interchange (Stand 13) Luton Town Centre
- Tesco Store Skimpot (o/s) Dunstable
- Evelyn Road (opp) Dunstable
- Allenby Avenue (adj) Dunstable
- Kingsbury Avenue (adj) Dunstable
- Liscombe Road (adj) Dunstable
- Priory View (opp) Dunstable
- West Street (Stop T1) Dunstable
- St Marys Church (opp) Dunstable
- The Cemetery (o/s) Dunstable
- Whipsnade Road (adj) Dunstable
- Royce Close (opp) Dunstable
- Chilterns Gateway Centre (o/s) Whipsnade
- Whipsnade Park Homes (opp) Whipsnade
- Whipsnade Village Hall (opp) Whipsnade
- Whipsnade Zoo (adj) Whipsnade
ZOO towards Luton
All 20 stops
- Whipsnade Zoo (adj) Whipsnade
- Whipsnade Village Hall (adj) Whipsnade
- Whipsnade Park Homes (adj) Whipsnade
- Chilterns Gateway Centre (o/s) Whipsnade
- Royce Close (adj) Dunstable
- Whipsnade Road (opp) Dunstable
- The Cemetery (opp) Dunstable
- Kirby Road (opp) Dunstable
- St Marys Church (adj) Dunstable
- Church Street (Stop P1) Dunstable
- Church Street (Stop P2) Dunstable
- Priory View (adj) Dunstable
- Boscombe Road (adj) Dunstable
- Liscombe Road (opp) Dunstable
- Ridgeway Avenue (adj) Dunstable
- Kingsbury Avenue (opp) Dunstable
- Allenby Avenue (opp) Dunstable
- Evelyn Road (adj) Dunstable
- Tesco Store Skimpot (opp) Lewsey
- Luton Station Interchange (Stand 1) Luton Town Centre
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 31 May 2026 To amend Timetable.
- New service effective 30 March 2024 School Holidays, Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays between Ea
Registered as partly financially supported by a local authority (Luton Borough Council and Central Beds De minimis payment - email 05/05/2026 V1).
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PF0002280/280 · Changes in Central Bedfordshire Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first ZOO bus?
The first ZOO departure 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 ZOO bus?
The last ZOO leaves its first stop at 18:00. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the ZOO bus cost?
Centrebus's published fares on the ZOO: adult single £2.60 to £3.00, adult return £4.90 to £7.80. The ZOO 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. Centrebus day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the ZOO bus?
The ZOO is operated by Centrebus.
Timetable data from Centrebus via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South East England feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PF0002280/280. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.