4 Tower Ramparts Bus ↔ Shops
Operated by First Norfolk & Suffolk. First bus 08:35, last bus 17:04. 18 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.
| Tower Ramparts Bus Station (Stand CC) | 08:35 | 09:35 | 10:35 | 11:35 | 12:35 | 13:35 | 14:35 | 15:35 | 16:35 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revolution (o/s) | 08:39 | 09:39 | 10:39 | 11:39 | 12:39 | 13:39 | 14:39 | 15:39 | 16:39 |
| Cavendish Street (adj) | 08:44 | 09:44 | 10:44 | 11:44 | 12:44 | 13:44 | 14:44 | 15:44 | 16:44 |
| Aldi (o/s) | 08:47 | 09:47 | 10:47 | 11:47 | 12:47 | 13:47 | 14:47 | 15:47 | 16:47 |
| Bridport Avenue Shops (o/s) | 08:53 | 09:53 | 10:53 | 11:53 | 12:53 | 13:53 | 14:53 | 15:53 | 16:53 |
| Glemham Drive (opp) | 08:56 | 09:56 | 10:56 | 11:56 | 12:56 | 13:56 | 14:56 | 15:56 | 16:56 |
| Shops (opp) | 08:58 | 09:58 | 10:58 | 11:58 | 12:58 | 13:58 | 14:58 | 15:58 | 16:58 |
Route map
All stops on route 4
4 towards Shops
- Tower Ramparts Bus Station (Stand CC) Ipswich
- Museum Street (Stand 1) Ipswich
- Willis Building (opp) Ipswich
- Revolution (o/s) Ipswich
- Christ Church (o/s) Ipswich
- Co-op Education Centre (o/s) Ipswich
- Fore Street (adj) Ipswich
- Holy Trinity Church (adj) Rose Hill
- Cavendish Street (adj) Rose Hill
- Sandhurst Avenue (adj) Rose Hill
- Newton Road (adj) Rose Hill
- Aldi (o/s) Rose Hill
- King Edward Road (opp) Racecourse
- Ascot Drive (adj) Racecourse
- Howe Avenue (opp) Racecourse
- Railway Bridge (opp) St Augustines
- Dorchester Road (opp) Broke Hall
- Bridport Avenue Shops (o/s) Broke Hall
- Wareham Avenue (adj) Broke Hall
- Arundel Way (o/s 105) Rushmere St Andrew
- Golf Hotel (opp) Rushmere St Andrew
- Glemham Drive (opp) Bixley
- Broadlands Way (adj) Bixley
- Bixley Lane (opp) Bixley
- Shops (opp) Bixley
4 towards Tower Ramparts Bus
- Shops (opp) Bixley
- Sandling Crescent (opp) Bixley
- Chatsworth Drive (opp) Bixley
- Golf Hotel (adj) Rushmere St Andrew
- Square Pharmacy (adj) Rushmere St Andrew
- Foxley Close (adj) Broke Hall
- Foxhall Road (S-bound) Broke Hall
- St Augustine Road (opp) Broke Hall
- Wimbourne Avenue (adj) Broke Hall
- Bridport Avenue Shops (adj) Broke Hall
- Dorchester Road (adj) Broke Hall
- St Augustines Gardens (opp) St Augustines
- Howe Avenue (adj) Racecourse
- Railway Bridge (adj) St Augustines
- Ascot Drive (opp) Racecourse
- King Edward Road (adj) Racecourse
- Aldi (opp) Rose Hill
- Newton Road (opp) Rose Hill
- Sandhurst Avenue (opp) Rose Hill
- Cavendish Street (opp) Rose Hill
- Holy Trinity Church (opp) Rose Hill
- Angel Lane (opp) Ipswich
- Co-op Education Centre (opp) Ipswich
- St Pancras Church (opp) Ipswich
- Buttermarket (N-bound) Ipswich
- Library (opp) Ipswich
- Tower Ramparts Bus Station (Stand CC) Ipswich
Service history & registered changes
- ❌ Withdrawn effective 29 Aug 2026 Harlow Town Station (temporary stop) → Harlow Town Station (temporary stop)
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 08:35 (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 17:04. 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). First Norfolk & Suffolk 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 Norfolk & Suffolk.
Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.