4 North Shoebury to Southend-on-Sea via Bournes Green, Southchurch
Operated by First Essex. First bus 09:37, last bus 18:03. Fares: adult single £2.00 to £3.00 — more.
Wanted a different 4? 106 other bus routes are numbered 4 elsewhere in the UK — see every 4 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 10:03 | 14:03 | 18:03 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Renown (o/s) | 10:03 | 14:03 | 18:03 |
| Shoebury Asda (at) | 10:05 | 14:05 | 18:05 |
| Bournes Green Roundabout (W-bound) | 10:11 | 14:11 | 18:11 |
| The White Horse PH (W-bound) | 10:13 | 14:13 | 18:13 |
| Travel Centre (Stop F) | 10:18 | 14:18 | 18:18 |
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.
Fares on the 4
Adult single £2.00 to £3.00 · Child single £1.50 to £2.70
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £2.00 | Nth Shoebury ASDA | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £2.50 | £2.00 | Nth Shoebury Corner | |||||
| £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.00 | Bournes Grn LA Fitness | ||||
| £3.00 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.00 | Wick Chase | |||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.00 | Southchurch Old Walnut Tree | ||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.00 | Sou - Chase Rd | |
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.00 | Southend TC |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Shoebury The Renown.
First Bus's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 28 August 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with First Essex before you travel.
Tickets on the 4
First Essex publishes singles on this route for adults and children.
Adult Single · Child Single
Ticket types come from First Essex's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 4 September 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with First Essex.
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 First Essex before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
- Monday, 28 December 2026 towards Southend-on-Sea: 3 journeys, first 10:03 towards North Shoebury: 3 journeys, first 09:37
Route map
All stops on route 4
4 towards Southend-on-Sea
All 22 stops
- The Renown (o/s) North Shoebury
- Cunningham Close (adj) North Shoebury
- Linnet Close (adj) North Shoebury
- Shoebury Asda (at) North Shoebury
- St Marys Church (opp) North Shoebury
- North Shoebury Corner (W-bound) North Shoebury
- Maplin Way North (adj) Bournes Green
- Brankscombe Walk (adj) Bournes Green
- LA Fitness (W-bound) Bournes Green
- Bournes Green Roundabout (W-bound) Bournes Green
- The Thorpe Bay School (o/s) Southchurch
- Southend High for Girls (Stop A) Southchurch
- Arlington Road (opp) Southchurch
- The White Horse PH (W-bound) Southchurch
- Surbiton Avenue (adj) Southchurch
- Ilfracombe Avenue (adj) Southchurch
- Sacred Heart Schools (o/s) Southchurch
- Southchurch Avenue cnr (adj) Southchurch
- Tyrrel Drive (adj) Southchurch
- Sutton Arms (Stop U) Southend-on-Sea
- Whitegate Road (Stop VR) Southend-on-Sea
- Travel Centre (Stop F) Southend-on-Sea
4 towards North Shoebury
All 22 stops
- Travel Centre (Stop F) Southend-on-Sea
- Whitegate Road (Stop VS) Southend-on-Sea
- Southchurch Road (Stop VQ) Southend-on-Sea
- Nicholson House (o/s) Southchurch
- Southchurch Avenue cnr (opp) Southchurch
- Christchurch Road (E-bound) Southchurch
- Ilfracombe Road (adj) Southchurch
- Surbiton Road (adj) Southchurch
- The White Horse PH (NE-bound) Southchurch
- Arlington Road (adj) Southchurch
- Wick Chase (adj) Southchurch
- The Thorpe Bay School (opp) Southchurch
- Bournes Green Roundabout (E-bound) Bournes Green
- LA Fitness (E-bound) Bournes Green
- Brankscombe Walk (opp) Bournes Green
- Maplin Way North (opp) Bournes Green
- North Shoebury Corner (SE-bound) North Shoebury
- St Marys Church (o/s) North Shoebury
- Shoebury Asda (o/s) North Shoebury
- Linnet Close (opp) North Shoebury
- Cunningham Close (opp) North Shoebury
- The Renown (opp) North Shoebury
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 4 bus?
The first 4 departure leaves at 09:37 (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 leaves its first stop at 18:03. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 4 bus cost?
First Essex's published fares on the 4: adult single £2.00 to £3.00, child single £1.50 to £2.70. 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. First Essex 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 First Essex.
Timetable data from First Essex via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South East England feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.