Bedford - Stevenage Bus Service

Your 9 bus route

Bedford - Shortstown - Hitchin - Stevenage

Buses up to every 30 minutes Monday-Friday and every 60 minutes on Saturdays. 

Stagecoach East and Hertfordshire County Council have worked in partnership using funding from the Bus Service Improvement Plan to provide the 9 bus route between Bedford, Hitchin and Stevenage!

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See where the 9/A/B/C/D could take you...

Discover Bedford

From attractions to adventure golf, and parks to play centres, Bedford has so much to offer!

During your day in Bedford you can:

• Admire nature on a walk around Priory County Park
• Find adventure at Box End Water Sports
• Find antiquities, ceramics, textiles and paintings at The Cecil Higgins Art Gallery
• Grab yourself a bargain at the Harpur Shopping Centre

Discover Hitchin

During your day in Hitchin you can:

• Admire nature on a walk around Hitchin Lavender
• Catch a match at Hitchin Town F.C
• Take a step back in time at the British Schools Museum

You’ll also find plenty of cafés, brasseries, and restaurants to suit all tastes.

Discover Stevenage

Stevenage, the heart of Hertfordshire county, has lots going on. Whether you fancy a stroll down the indoor market or take in a show there’s lots to see during your day in Stevenage.

During your day in Stevenage you can:

• Explore the indoor market, topped up by local produce and seasonal favourites
• Relax at the Fairlands Valley Park
• Catch a performance at the Gordon Craig Theatre

Find your best value bus ticket

Travelling more frequently? 

MegaRider tickets offer unlimited travel in your area for either 7 or 28 days- so the more you travel, the more you save!

Flexi ticket bundles put you in control of your travel, with 5 or 10 day tickets than can be used anytime within 12 months. Get yours exclusively on the Stagecoach app.

Which travel zone is right for me?

• Our Hertfordshire Town Zone is perfect for passengers travelling both within and between Hitchin and Stevenage.
• Passengers travelling between Bedford and Hitchin/ Stevenage will need a Bedfordshire Plus Ticket.

Hertfordshire Town Zone Bedfordshire Plus Zone  East Zone

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