Bedford Bus Lanes & Bus Gates — Operating Times

Camera-enforced bus lanes and bus gates in Bedford, with hours, permitted vehicles and fines. Bus lane PCNs here are £70, reduced to £35 if paid within 21 days.

RoadTypeOperating timesWho can use it
GreyfriarsBus lane24/7Buses, Minibuses with 10 or more seats including the driver, Taxis+5 more
Horne LaneBus lane24/7Buses, Minibuses with 10 or more seats including the driver, Taxis+6 more
Ampthill RoadBus lane24/7Buses, Minibuses with 10 or more seats including the driver, Taxis+6 more
KingswayBus lane7am–7pm dailyBuses, Minibuses with 10 or more seats including the driver, Taxis+5 more
Kempston RoadBus lane24/7Buses, Minibuses with 10 or more seats including the driver, Taxis+5 more
Bedford Road (Kempston)Bus lane24/7Buses, Minibuses with 10 or more seats including the driver, Taxis+5 more
The HighwayThe Highway, ShortstownBus lane24/7Buses, Vehicles on a scheduled local service, Pedal cyclesnot a full list — the council publishes no exemptions for this lane
Bedford Road (Wilstead)Bus gate24/7Buses, Vehicles on a scheduled local service, Pedal cyclesnot a full list — the council publishes no exemptions for this lane
Greenkeepers RoadGreenkeepers Road, Great DenhamBus gate24/7Buses, Vehicles on a scheduled local service, Pedal cyclesnot a full list — the council publishes no exemptions for this lane
Wilkinson RoadWilkinson Road, KempstonBus gate24/7Buses, Minibuses with 10 or more seats including the driver, Motorcycles+3 more
📊 How much does Bedford Borough Council make from these cameras? We've published its bus lane PCN figures — 69,790 fines and £1.72m gross over 5 years — from FOI data. See the Bedford fines data →

Missing a road? Restrictions change and new bus gates appear every year. Check how to look up any bus lane, and remember: the roadside sign is the legal authority.