4 Eastbourne circular via Old Town, Downside
Operated by Stagecoach South East. First bus 08:29, last bus 16:40. 9 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £1.90 to £2.70 — more.
Wanted a different 4? 108 other bus routes are numbered 4 elsewhere in the UK — see every 4 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 08:29 | 09:29 | 10:27 | 11:27 | 12:27 | 13:27 | 14:20 to Victoria Drive, Central Avenue | 15:30 | 16:40 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornfield Road (Stop C1) | 08:29 | 09:29 | 10:27 | 11:27 | 12:27 | 13:27 | 14:20 | 15:30 | 16:40 |
| Gildredge Road (Stop G1) | 08:32 | 09:32 | 10:30 | 11:30 | 12:30 | 13:30 | 14:23 | 15:33 | 16:43 |
| The Lamb (opp) | 08:35 | 09:35 | 10:33 | 11:33 | 12:33 | 13:33 | 14:26 | 15:36 | 16:46 |
| Peppercombe Road (nr) | 08:42 | 09:42 | 10:40 | 11:40 | 12:40 | 13:40 | 14:33 | 15:43 | 16:53 |
| Hill Road (o/s 34) | 08:50 | 09:50 | 10:48 | 11:48 | 12:48 | 13:48 | 14:41 | 15:51 | 17:01 |
| Central Avenue (adj) | 08:53 | 09:53 | 10:51 | 11:51 | 12:51 | 13:51 | 14:43 | 15:54 | 17:04 |
| The Lamb (adj) | 08:58 | 09:58 | 10:56 | 11:56 | 12:56 | 13:56 | · | 15:59 | 17:09 |
| Terminus Road (arrivals) | 09:03 | 10:03 | 11:01 | 12:01 | 13:01 | 14:01 | · | 16:04 | 17:14 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off; one that finishes short of the usual end says where ("to …") — not every journey on this route runs the whole way. A · means that journey does not stop there. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Fares on the 4
Adult single £1.90 to £2.70 · Child single £1.10 to £1.60
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £1.90 | 5SouthfldsRd | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1.90 | £1.90 | 5Waitrose | ||
| £2.70 | – | – | OldTown | |
| £2.70 | £2.70 | £1.90 | £1.90 | 5AlbrtParade |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is 5Eastbourne.
Stagecoach's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 1 September 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with Stagecoach South East before you travel.
Tickets on the 4
Stagecoach South East publishes singles, day tickets and season tickets on this route for adults, children, young people and students.
Single · Freedom · Discovery · Dover DayRider · Swale DayRider · Discovery Group · Thanet DayRider
…and 70 more tickets on this route.
Ticket types come from Stagecoach South East's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 2 September 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Stagecoach South East.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Stagecoach South East before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, 28 December, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 towards Eastbourne Town Centre Terminus Road: 8 journeys, first 08:29
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 towards Eastbourne Town Centre Terminus Road: 8 journeys, first 08:29
Route map
All stops on route 4
4 towards Eastbourne Town Centre Terminus Road
All 38 stops
- Cornfield Road (Stop C1) Eastbourne Town Centre
- Gildredge Road (Stop G1) Eastbourne Town Centre
- Sorting Office (opp) Eastbourne
- Dittons Road (adj) Eastbourne
- The Goffs (o/s 25) Old Town
- The Lamb (opp) Old Town
- Tally Ho (opp) Old Town
- Summerdown Road (adj) Old Town
- St Leonard's Place (opp) Old Town
- Recreation Ground (adj) Old Town
- Longland Road (NW-bound) Old Town
- Osborne Road (o/s 29) Old Town
- Sancroft Road (o/s 48) Old Town
- Manvers Road (o/s 12) Old Town
- Peppercombe Road (nr) Old Town
- Osborne Road (o/s 30) Old Town
- Beechy Avenue (adj) Downside
- The Crescent (nr) Downside
- Palesgate Way (opp) Downside
- Burrow Down (adj) Downside
- Bracken Road (opp) Downside
- Hill Road (o/s 34) Downside
- Filching Road (o/s 84) Downside
- Palesgate Way (adj) Downside
- Cavalry Crescent (nr) Downside
- Central Avenue (opp) Downside
- Central Avenue (adj) Downside
- Albert Parade (adj) Old Town
- Northiam Road (opp) Downside
- Broomfield Street (opp) Old Town
- Motcombe Road (adj) Old Town
- Greenfield Road (adj) Old Town
- The Lamb (adj) Old Town
- The Goffs (o/s 44) Old Town
- Dittons Road (opp) Eastbourne
- Sorting Office (adj) Eastbourne
- Railway Station (Stop R2) Eastbourne Town Centre
- Terminus Road (arrivals) Eastbourne Town Centre
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 12 April 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 21 September 2025 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 30 March 2025 To amend Timetable.
- New service effective 30 October 2022 Monday to Saturday
Registered as financially supported by a local authority (East Sussex County Council).
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PK0000098/402 · Changes in East Sussex County Council · 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 08:29 (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 16:40. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 4 bus cost?
Stagecoach South East's published fares on the 4: adult single £1.90 to £2.70, child single £1.10 to £1.60. The 4 is confirmed by GOV.UK as part of the national fare cap, so a single costs at most £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Stagecoach South East 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 Stagecoach South East.
Timetable data from Stagecoach South East via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South East England feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PK0000098/402. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.