The average bus between Bedford and Shaftesbury Avenue takes 2h 53m and the fastest bus takes 2h 12m. There is a bus service every few hours from Bedford to Shaftesbury Avenue. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Bedford and Shaftesbury Avenue. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bedford is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Shaftesbury Avenue at 11:06 PM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Coachway and take an average of 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bedford to Shaftesbury Avenue? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Bedford to Shaftesbury Avenue. However, there are services departing from Bedford station and arriving at Shaftesbury Avenue station via Marble Arch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
Bedford to Shaftesbury Avenue bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.
Bedford to Shaftesbury Avenue bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, arrive at Marble Arch station.
The distance between Bedford and Shaftesbury Avenue is 72.9 km. The road distance is 106 km.
National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Marble Arch every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £9–23 and the journey takes 1h 35m.