Many bus routes in and around Central Bedfordshire have new timetables from 31 August. Amongst the changes are;

Grant Palmer, route 42 - will now run hourly.

Red Eagle, route 61 - will have additional journeys which include stopping at Queensbury Academy.

Grant Palmer, route 73 - will have an additional morning peak journey to Bedford.

Red Rose, route 150 - will extend to Heath and Reach, replacing route X4.

These enhancements are funded through the Council’s Bus Service Improvement Plan in partnership with Central Government. For more details go to Bus Service Changes.

Schools are encouraged to take part in our new challenge ‘Walktober’. A prize bag will be supplied along with a PowerPoint launching the challenge. Each day as pupils travel sustainably, they are issued with a ticket, and at the end of the week there is a draw for the prize bag containing lots of sustainable travel goodies.  Contact Travel Choices for more information.

Schools are invited to take part in this two-week virtual challenge where pupils’ active travel journeys are recorded as virtual miles to Santa in Lapland. We can issue schools with a PowerPoint presentation, and a prize scooter to be presented on the last day of term in assembly. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Contact Travel Choices for more information.

A new Sustainable Student Programme has been launched, offering young people in years 10 to 12 the opportunity to explore climate change, acquire green skills, and lead environmental initiatives in their schools.

CBC’s Sustainability Team leads this free pilot initiative and unites students from across the region to learn from experts, participate in practical workshops and develop their own sustainability project.

Register your interest here.

Our 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. There are many special travel deals available.

Working with our partners at Luton and Bedford Borough councils, we are again running the Days Out By Bus campaign this summer, and have produced a guide to the many brilliant places to visit around the area (PDF), from zoos and farms to historic houses and museums, with details of how to get to them by bus. If you’re feeling energetic, the guide also includes swimming pools, countryside walks and country parks. We’ve even been able to negotiate special discounts at some of the attractions for visitors arriving by bus.

Everyone remembers the first time they learnt to ride a bike and our provider, Outspoken, ensures this starts a lifelong love of cycling.

This training is aimed at pupils who are unable to cycle. The sessions motivate pupils to master the skills of balance, control and pedalling.

All courses are run by first aid and safeguarding trained National Standard Instructors. The course is one hour long.

Participants will need to provide their own cycle, helmet and a drink. This course is fully funded so there is no cost to you. Spaces are limited - book now to avoid disappointment.

Photo - The Bikeability Trust

Come down to The Cycling Hub on Sunday 3rd or Saturday 9th August to drop off your old or unwanted bike so that we can recycle and pass it on to someone who needs transport to get to work or school, or maybe just to get some exercise and fresh air.

Please complete the form to select a time to drop your bike(s) off.

Walk to School Week is Living Streets’ annual five-day walking challenge and takes place 19-23 May 2025. This year’s challenge will see pupils take on The Great Space Walk, encouraging them to travel actively to school every day of the week. 

Meeting various colourful intergalactic friends along the way, pupils will learn about the important reasons to walk or wheel and its benefits for individuals, communities and the planet.

Pupils, teachers, and parents across Central Bedfordshire are being encouraged to walk, wheel, or jump on their bikes and scooters for the 2025 Big Walk and Wheel schools’ challenge.

Now in its sixteenth year, Sustrans Big Walk and Wheel inspires pupils to make active journeys to school, improve air quality where they live, and help them to discover how these changes benefit their world.