4 Lancaster Rail Stn ↔ Uni Underpass
Operated by Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire. First bus 07:15, last bus 18:45. 50 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.
| Railway Station (opp) | 07:15 | 07:15 | 08:15 | 08:15 | 08:45 | 08:45 | 09:45 | 09:45 | 10:45 | 10:45 | 11:45 | 11:45 | 12:45 | 12:45 | 13:45 | 13:45 | 14:45 | 14:45 | 15:45 | 15:45 | 16:45 | 16:45 | 17:45 | 17:45 | 18:45 | 18:45 |
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| Maritime Museum (opp) | 07:18 | 07:18 | 08:18 | 08:18 | 08:48 | 08:48 | 09:48 | 09:48 | 10:48 | 10:48 | 11:48 | 11:48 | 12:48 | 12:48 | 13:48 | 13:48 | 14:48 | 14:48 | 15:48 | 15:48 | 16:48 | 16:48 | 17:48 | 17:48 | 18:48 | 18:48 |
| Bus Station (Stand 9) | · | 07:25 | · | 08:25 | 08:55 | · | 09:55 | · | 10:55 | · | · | 11:55 | 12:55 | · | · | 13:55 | 14:55 | · | · | 15:55 | 16:55 | · | 17:55 | · | · | 18:51 |
| Bus Station (Stand 10) | 07:25 | · | 08:25 | · | · | 08:55 | · | 09:55 | · | 10:55 | 11:55 | · | · | 12:55 | 13:55 | · | · | 14:55 | 15:55 | · | · | 16:55 | · | 17:55 | 18:51 | · |
| Bowerham Hotel (opp) | 07:34 | 07:34 | 08:34 | 08:34 | 09:04 | 09:04 | 10:04 | 10:04 | 11:04 | 11:04 | 12:04 | 12:04 | 13:04 | 13:04 | 14:04 | 14:04 | 15:04 | 15:04 | 16:04 | 16:04 | 17:04 | 17:04 | 18:04 | 18:04 | · | · |
| Underpass (by) | 07:47 | 07:47 | 08:47 | 08:47 | 09:17 | 09:17 | 10:17 | 10:17 | 11:17 | 11:17 | 12:17 | 12:17 | 13:17 | 13:17 | 14:17 | 14:17 | 15:17 | 15:17 | 16:17 | 16:17 | 17:17 | 17:17 | 18:17 | 18:17 | · | · |
Route map
All stops on route 4
4 towards Uni Underpass
- Railway Station (opp) Lancaster City Centre
- Westfield Village (adj) Marsh
- Cricket Club (by) Marsh
- Luneside (by) Marsh
- Maritime Museum (opp) Marsh
- Bus Station (Stand 9) Lancaster City Centre
- Bus Station (Stand 10) Lancaster City Centre
- Infirmary (opp) Lancaster City Centre
- Pointer (by) Lancaster City Centre
- Park Hotel (by) Primrose
- Malvern Avenue (opp) Bowerham
- Bowerham Hotel (opp) Bowerham
- Palatine Avenue (opp) Bowerham
- Community Centre (by) Scotforth
- Wakefield Drive (opp) Scotforth
- Brooklands Court (by) Hala
- Shops (by) Hala
- Hala Square (adj) Hala
- Maplewood Gardens (by) Scotforth
- Whinfell Drive (opp) Hala
- Oakwood Gardens (opp) Scotforth
- Health Innovation Campus (by) Bailrigg
- Sports Centre (by) Lancaster University
- Underpass (by) Lancaster University
4 towards Lancaster Rail Stn
- Underpass (by) Lancaster University
- Sports Centre (opp) Lancaster University
- Health Innovation Campus (opp) Bailrigg
- Collingham Park (opp) Scotforth
- Oakwood Gardens (by) Scotforth
- Maplewood Gardens (opp) Scotforth
- Whinfell Drive (by) Hala
- Hala Square (by) Hala
- Brooklands Court (opp) Hala
- Wakefield Drive (by) Scotforth
- Community Centre (opp) Scotforth
- Palatine Avenue (by) Bowerham
- Bowerham Hotel (by) Bowerham
- Malvern Avenue (by) Bowerham
- Greaves Park (by) Greaves
- Infirmary (o/s) Lancaster City Centre
- Queens Square (by) Lancaster City Centre
- The Storey (opp) Lancaster City Centre
- Railway Station (o/s) Lancaster City Centre
- Railway Station (opp) Lancaster City Centre
Service history & registered changes
- ✏️ Changed effective 30 Aug 2026 Exeter St Davids Station → Cranbrook
- 🆕 Registered effective 30 Aug 2026 Operating between Plymouth City Centre and Elburton & Plympton given service number 4 / 4B / 4A 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 07:15 (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 18:45. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 4 bus cost?
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 Cumbria and Lancashire 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 Cumbria and Lancashire.
Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.