Bus operators, timetables and fares

The main operators are Stagecoach, Arriva, Centrebus and Grant Palmer who work closely with Central Bedfordshire to deliver services both on the commercial and supported networks.

South Beds Dial-a-Ride run a shopmobility scheme helping people who cannot use a public bus service through reasons of disability, age or social exclusion - passengers can also hire an electric scooter to use in designated shopping areas.

• Stagecoach East 

• Arriva- the Shires & Essex 

• Centrebus

• Grant Palmer 

• South Beds Dial-a-Ride

• Buzzer Buses

Operators have a range of ticket and fare options

• Arriva ticketing options

• Centrebus ticketing options

• Grant Palmer ticketing options

Hip-Hop is the multi operator ticket that is issued and accepted on all services operated by Centrebus and Arriva, within the Luton, Dunstable, Downside & Houghton Regis Zone. For the Busway, Hip-Hop tickets are also valid on the Grant Palmer C and CX services.

For route planning, timetables and maps visit TravelineSW

For further public transport information in Central Bedfordshire.