4 Weymouth to Preston via Melcombe Regis, Overcombe

Operated by First Wessex, Dorset & South Somerset. Registered as running via Overcombe Corner. First bus 07:24, last bus 19:58. 44 journeys on weekdays. Today, a Sunday: first 09:55, last 16:04. Fares: adult single £2.40 to £3.00 — more.

Next towards Preston from Kings Statue (Stop K1): tomorrow 07:24

Next towards Weymouth from Seven Acres (S-bound): tomorrow 07:43

Wanted a different 4? 108 other bus routes are numbered 4 elsewhere in the UK — see every 4 bus timetable by area.

Timetable

Ends at Preston · Sunday · 11 journeys
Stop 09:5510:3011:0511:4012:1512:5013:2514:0014:3515:1015:45
Kings Statue (Stop K1) 09:5510:3011:0511:4012:1512:5013:2514:0014:3515:1015:45
Chalbury Corner (NE-bound) 10:0410:3911:1511:5012:2513:0013:3514:1014:4515:2015:55
Seven Acres (S-bound) 10:0810:4311:1911:5412:2913:0413:3914:1414:4915:2415:59

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.

Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 — check with First Wessex, Dorset & South Somerset whether this route takes part. Details →

Fares on the 4

Adult single £2.40 to £3.00 · Child single £1.20 to £1.50

Adult single fare table, stage to stage
£2.40 Greenhill Gardens
£2.40£2.40 Overcombe Corner
£2.40£2.40£2.40 Chalbury Corner
£3.00£2.40£2.40£2.40 Seven Acres Rd
£3.00£2.40£2.40£2.40£2.40 Allberry Gardens

Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Kings Statue.

First Bus's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 23 August 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with First Wessex, Dorset & South Somerset before you travel.

Tickets on the 4

First Wessex, Dorset & South Somerset publishes singles and returns on this route for adults and children.

Adult Return · Adult Single · Child Return · Child Single

Ticket types come from First Wessex, Dorset & South Somerset'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 Wessex, Dorset & South Somerset.

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 Wessex, Dorset & South Somerset before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.

Not published yet: 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.

Route map

All stops on route 4

4 towards Preston

All 15 stops
  1. Kings Statue (Stop K1) Weymouth
  2. Prince Regent Hotel (N-bound) Weymouth
  3. Greenhill Gardens (NE-bound) Melcombe Regis
  4. Melcombe Avenue (NE-bound) Melcombe Regis
  5. Sealife Centre (NE-bound) Melcombe Regis
  6. Overcombe Corner (opp) Overcombe
  7. Sunningdale Rise (N-bound) Overcombe
  8. Chalbury Corner (NE-bound) Preston
  9. Allberry Gardens (N-bound) Preston
  10. Barton Drive (E-bound) Preston
  11. Stanier Road (SE-bound) Preston
  12. Maunsell Avenue (NE-bound) Preston
  13. Brunel Drive (NE-bound) Preston
  14. Seven Acres Road (E-bound) Preston
  15. Seven Acres (S-bound) Preston

4 towards Weymouth

All 10 stops
  1. Seven Acres (S-bound) Preston
  2. Weymouth Bay Holiday Park (W-bound) Preston
  3. Chalbury Corner (SW-bound) Preston
  4. Sunningdale Rise (S-bound) Overcombe
  5. Overcombe Corner (S-bound) Overcombe
  6. Sealife Centre (SW-bound) Melcombe Regis
  7. Melcombe Avenue (SW-bound) Melcombe Regis
  8. Greenhill Gardens (SW-bound) Melcombe Regis
  9. Lennox Street (S-bound) Weymouth
  10. King Statue K8 Approach (S-bound) Weymouth

Service registration & registered changes

From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PH0006159/135 · Changes in Dorset Council · All service changes →

Towns & areas on this route

WeymouthPrestonOvercombeMelcombe Regis

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 4 bus?

The first 4 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:24 (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 19:58. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 4 bus cost?

First Wessex, Dorset & South Somerset's published fares on the 4: adult single £2.40 to £3.00, child single £1.20 to £1.50. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). First Wessex, Dorset & South Somerset 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 Wessex, Dorset & South Somerset.

Timetable data from First Wessex, Dorset & South Somerset via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South West England feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PH0006159/135. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.