4 Falkirk
Operated by Midland Bluebird. First bus 05:45, last bus 22:30. 29 journeys on weekdays. Today, a Sunday: first 06:30, last 21:30. Fares: set by the operator — more.
Wanted a different 4? 108 other bus routes are numbered 4 elsewhere in the UK — see every 4 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 06:30 | 07:30 | 08:30 | 09:30 | 10:30 | 11:30 | 12:30 | 13:30 | 14:30 | 15:30 | 16:30 | 17:30 | 18:30 | 19:30 | 20:30 | 21:30 |
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| Melville Street (before) | 06:30 | 07:30 | 08:30 | 09:30 | 10:30 | 11:30 | 12:30 | 13:30 | 14:30 | 15:30 | 16:30 | 17:30 | 18:30 | 19:30 | 20:30 | 21:30 |
| Newlands Garage (opp) | 06:41 | 07:41 | 08:41 | 09:41 | 10:41 | 11:41 | 12:41 | 13:41 | 14:41 | 15:41 | 16:41 | 17:41 | 18:41 | 19:39 | 20:39 | 21:39 |
| Rannoch Road Terminus (at) | 06:50 | 07:50 | 08:50 | 09:50 | 10:50 | 11:50 | 12:50 | 13:50 | 14:50 | 15:50 | 16:50 | 17:50 | 18:49 | 19:46 | 20:46 | 21:46 |
| Charlotte Dundas Court (opp) | 06:55 | 07:55 | 08:55 | 09:55 | 10:55 | 11:55 | 12:55 | 13:55 | 14:55 | 15:55 | 16:55 | 17:55 | 18:55 | 19:51 | 20:51 | 21:51 |
| Charing Cross (before) | 07:03 | 08:03 | 09:03 | 10:03 | 11:03 | 12:03 | 13:03 | 14:03 | 15:03 | 16:03 | 17:03 | 18:03 | 19:02 | 19:57 | 20:57 | 21:57 |
| Newlands Garage (at) | 07:09 | 08:09 | 09:09 | 10:09 | 11:09 | 12:09 | 13:09 | 14:09 | 15:09 | 16:09 | 17:09 | 18:09 | 19:08 | 20:03 | 21:03 | 22:03 |
| Melville Street (before) | 07:20 | 08:20 | 09:20 | 10:20 | 11:20 | 12:20 | 13:20 | 14:20 | 15:20 | 16:20 | 17:20 | 18:20 | 19:17 | 20:12 | 21:12 | 22:12 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. 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.
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 Midland Bluebird before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day and 2 January. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Christmas Eve — Thursday, 24 December 2026 inbound: 28 journeys, first 05:30
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 inbound: 28 journeys, first 05:30
Route map
All stops on route 4
4 inbound
All 56 stops
- Melville Street (before) Falkirk
- Weir Street (before) Falkirk
- Gala Bingo (opp) Falkirk
- Thornbridge Road (opp) Falkirk
- Randyford Road (opp) Falkirk
- Middlefield Road (after) Falkirk
- Red Cross Centre (opp) Falkirk
- Stadium Road End (opp) Falkirk
- West Mains Industrial Estate Grangemouth
- Earl's Court (at) Grangemouth
- Newlands Garage (opp) Grangemouth
- Beancross Roundabout (after) Grangemouth
- Central Avenue (opp) Grangemouth
- Lime Street (at) Grangemouth
- Burnbank Road (opp) Grangemouth
- Craigleith Road (opp) Grangemouth
- Bowhouse Road (before) Grangemouth
- Sacred Heart Primary School (at) Grangemouth
- Skye Court (opp) Grangemouth
- Sealock Court (at) Grangemouth
- Bowhouse Hotel (opp) Grangemouth
- Rannoch Road (before) Grangemouth
- Rannoch Road Terminus (at) Grangemouth
- Rannoch Road (after) Grangemouth
- Bowhouse Hotel (at) Grangemouth
- Garry Place (opp) Grangemouth
- Sidlaw Place (opp) Grangemouth
- Bowhouse Primary School (at) Grangemouth
- Claret Road (opp) Grangemouth
- Charlotte Dundas Court (opp) Grangemouth
- Strowan Road (opp) Grangemouth
- Moray Place (at) Grangemouth
- Oxgang Hotel (opp) Grangemouth
- Leapark Hotel (at) Grangemouth
- Dundas Church (at) Grangemouth
- Charing Cross (before) Grangemouth
- La Porte Precinct (at) Grangemouth
- British Legion (opp) Grangemouth
- Forth House (opp) Grangemouth
- Newhouse Business Park (opp) Grangemouth
- Almond Street (opp) Grangemouth
- Hawthorn Street (opp) Grangemouth
- Burnbank Road (at) Grangemouth
- Lime Street (opp) Grangemouth
- Central Avenue (at) Grangemouth
- Beancross Roundabout (before) Grangemouth
- Newlands Garage (at) Grangemouth
- Earl's Court (opp) Grangemouth
- West Mains Industrial Estate (opp) Grangemouth
- Stadium Road End (at) Falkirk
- Red Cross Centre (at) Falkirk
- Middlefield Road (opp) Falkirk
- Randyford Road (at) Falkirk
- Thornbridge Road (at) Falkirk
- Gala Bingo (at) Falkirk
- Melville Street (before) Falkirk
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 4 bus?
The first 4 departure on weekdays leaves at 05:45 (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 22:30. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 4 bus cost?
The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — Midland Bluebird sets the fares on the 4. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.
Who runs the 4 bus?
The 4 is operated by Midland Bluebird.
Timetable data from Midland Bluebird via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (Scotland feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.