X5
Bedford ↔ Central Milton Keynes Bus Times
08:00
26 minHigh Street 08:2409:10
96 minHigh Street 09:3410:10
156 minHigh Street 10:3411:10
216 minHigh Street 11:3412:10
276 minHigh Street 12:3413:10
336 minHigh Street 13:34SATURDAY · 17 services05:00 — 20:50
The X5 bus runs between Central Milton Keynes and Buckingham, operated by Stagecoach. This route has 2 stops. Some cloud and 15°C for the next bus at 08:00. A light jacket should be enough.
Accessibility: Stagecoach provides Journey Assistance Cards for passengers with limited vision or hearing, communication difficulties, special educational needs, non-native English speakers, or those needing extra time to find a seat. Cards work any time, seven days a week, on all bus services.
Fares & Tickets
Contactless
Ticket Types
Day RiderStudent TicketsFlexible Tickets
£3 capped fare scheme
Passes through:
BedfordBrook FurlongCentral Milton Keynes
Where does the X5 bus stop?
The X5 serves 6 stops passing through Bedford, Brook Furlong and Central Milton Keynes. You can find the full list of stops with a route map further up this page.
Does the X5 run on weekends?
Yes, the X5 runs on Saturdays and Sundays. The weekend timetable may have fewer departures than weekdays - use the day tabs above to compare.
Can I use a bus pass on the X5?
Concessionary bus pass holders travel free. Job seekers receive half price single and return tickets.
Does the X5 run on bank holidays?
There is no specific bank holiday timetable listed for the X5. On bank holidays, most operators run a Sunday or reduced service. Contact Stagecoach to confirm bank holiday arrangements.
Sources:
Bus Open Data Service (BODS) for timetable and route data · www.stagecoachbus.com for operator information · BODS Fares API for fare data
NOC: SCEM, SCSO, SCCU, SCOX, SCMY, SDVN, SCCM, SCFI, SCHI, SCNH, SCEK, SSWL, SCGL, STWS, SCNE, SYRK, SBLB, ELBG
Valid from 04 Jan 2026
Source: Bus Open Data Service
· Last updated: 28 Mar 2026
This route serves 6 bus stops across 3 areas.