4 Chequers Bus Station ↔ Pennine Way
Operated by Arriva Kent and Surrey. First bus 09:13, last bus 18:08. 23 journeys on weekdays.
Timetable
Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.
| Chequers Bus Station (Stop J3) | 09:52 | 09:52 | 10:52 | 10:52 | 11:52 | 11:52 | 12:52 | 12:52 | 13:52 | 13:52 | 14:22 | 14:22 | 17:45 | 17:45 |
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| Egremont Road Shops (S-bound) | 10:02 | 10:02 | 11:02 | 11:02 | 12:02 | 12:02 | 13:02 | 13:02 | 14:02 | 14:02 | 14:32 | 14:32 | 17:57 | 17:57 |
| Pennine Way (opp) | 10:08 | 10:08 | 11:08 | 11:08 | 12:08 | 12:08 | 13:08 | 13:08 | 14:08 | 14:08 | 14:38 | 14:38 | 18:03 | 18:03 |
Route map
All stops on route 4
4 towards Pennine Way
- Chequers Bus Station (Stop J3) Maidstone
- Haynes (adj) Maidstone
- Turkey Mill (opp) Maidstone
- New Cut Road (adj) Maidstone
- Weavering Street (adj) Maidstone
- The Landway (adj) Bearsted
- The Rose (adj) Bearsted
- Royston Road (after) Madginford
- Egremont Road Shops (S-bound) Madginford
- Lambourne Road (adj) Madginford
- Lambourne Road (opp) Madginford
- Merton Road (adj) Madginford
- Foxden Drive (opp) Downswood
- Horton Downs (opp) Downswood
- Gorham Drive (opp) Downswood
- Pennine Way (opp) Downswood
4 towards Chequers Bus Station
- Pennine Way (opp) Downswood
- Horton Downs (adj) Downswood
- Foxden Drive (adj) Downswood
- Lambourne Road (opp) Madginford
- Egremont Road Shops (opp) Madginford
- Royston Road (just before) Madginford
- The Rose (opp) Bearsted
- The Landway (opp) Bearsted
- Weavering Street (opp) Maidstone
- New Cut Road (opp) Maidstone
- Turkey Mill (adj) Maidstone
- Haynes (opp) Maidstone
- Chequers Bus Station (Stop H5) Maidstone
Service history & registered changes
- 🆕 Registered effective 30 Aug 2026 Operating between Maidstone, Chequers Bus Station and Downswood, Deringwood Drive given service number 4 effective from 30 August 2026. To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 4 bus?
The first 4 departure on weekdays leaves at 09:13 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 4 bus?
The last 4 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 18:08. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 4 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Arriva Kent and Surrey day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 4 bus?
The 4 is operated by Arriva Kent and Surrey.
Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.