CR4 Sturminster Newton to Blandford via Manston, Shillingstone
Operated by First Buses of Somerset. First bus 06:35, last bus 19:35. 18 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different CR4? 1 other bus route is numbered CR4 elsewhere in the UK — see every CR4 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 06:35 to Blandford, Market P | 07:45 to Blandford, Market P | 09:00 | 10:50 | 12:50 | 15:15 to Shillingstone, Vale | 15:15 to Blandford, Market P | 16:50 | 18:52 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car Park (SE-bound) | 06:35 | 07:45 | 09:00 | 10:50 | 12:50 | 15:15 | 15:15 | 16:50 | 18:52 |
| Green Close (N-bound) | 06:38 | 07:48 | 09:03 | 10:53 | 12:53 | 15:18 | 15:18 | 16:53 | 18:55 |
| Hillside (E-bound) | 06:41 | 07:51 | 09:06 | 10:56 | 12:56 | 15:21 | 15:21 | 16:56 | 18:58 |
| The Cross (SW-bound) | 06:48 | 07:58 | 09:13 | 11:03 | 13:03 | 15:28 | 15:28 | 17:03 | 19:05 |
| Post Office (S-bound) | 06:55 | 08:05 | 09:20 | 11:10 | 13:10 | 15:35 | · | 17:10 | 19:12 |
| Poplar Hill (SE-bound) | 07:00 | 08:10 | 09:25 | 11:15 | 13:15 | 15:40 | 15:35 | 17:15 | 19:17 |
| Vale Cottages (SE-bound) | 07:02 | 08:12 | 09:27 | 11:17 | 13:17 | 15:42 | 15:37 | 17:17 | 19:19 |
| War Memorial (SE-bound) | 07:06 | 08:16 | 09:31 | 11:21 | 13:21 | · | 15:41 | 17:21 | 19:23 |
| Blandford Hospital (SE-bound) | 07:13 | 08:23 | 09:36 | 11:26 | 13:26 | · | 15:50 | 17:26 | 19:28 |
| The Blandford School (NW-bound) | · | 08:23 | · | · | · | · | 15:48 | · | · |
| Market Place (Bay B) | 07:17 | 08:30 | 09:42 | 11:32 | 13:32 | · | 15:52 | 17:32 | 19:32 |
| Tesco (S-bound) | · | · | 09:45 | 11:35 | 13:35 | · | · | 17:35 | 19:35 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off; one that finishes short of the usual end says where ("to …") — not every journey on this route runs the whole way. A · means that journey does not stop there. 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.
Tickets on the CR4
First Buses of Somerset publishes singles on this route for adults and children.
Adult 2-Trip · Adult Single · Child 2-Trip · Child Single
Ticket types come from First Buses of Somerset's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 2 September 2026. That dataset lists what's sold, not what it costs, so check prices with First Buses of 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 Buses of Somerset before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas 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.
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 towards Blandford: 8 journeys, first 06:35 towards Sturminster Newton: 8 journeys, first 07:25
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 towards Blandford: 8 journeys, first 06:35 towards Sturminster Newton: 8 journeys, first 07:25
Route map
All stops on route CR4
CR4 towards Blandford
All 33 stops
- Car Park (SE-bound) Sturminster Newton
- Friars Moor (E-bound) Rixon
- Alder Close (E-bound) Rixon
- Manston Road (N-bound) Rixon
- Green Close (N-bound) Rixon
- Springbank (NE-bound) Manston
- Hillside (E-bound) Manston
- Telephone Kiosk (SE-bound) Manston
- Fontmell Parva House (SW-bound) Fontmell Parva
- The Saxon Inn (SE-bound) Child Okeford
- The Cross (SW-bound) Child Okeford
- The School (W-bound) Child Okeford
- Station Road (S-bound) Shillingstone
- The Royal Oak (opp) Okeford Fitzpaine
- Post Office (S-bound) Okeford Fitzpaine
- Poplar Hill (SE-bound) Shillingstone
- Church Road (SE-bound) Shillingstone
- Vale Cottages (SE-bound) Shillingstone
- Spencer Gardens (SE-bound) Shillingstone
- Gain's Cross (SE-bound) Shillingstone
- War Memorial (SE-bound) Durweston
- Durweston Bridge (SE-bound) Durweston
- Manor France Farm (E-bound) Durweston
- Little Nutford (E-bound) Durweston
- Nutford Farm (adj) Blandford
- Milldown Academy (SE-bound) Blandford
- Blandford Hospital (SE-bound) Blandford
- The Blandford School (NW-bound) Blandford
- Market Place (Bay B) Blandford
- The Maltings (SE-bound) Blandford St Mary
- The Brewery (SE-bound) Blandford St Mary
- Pigeon Close (SE-bound) Blandford St Mary
- Tesco (S-bound) Blandford St Mary
CR4 towards Sturminster Newton
All 38 stops
- Market Place (Bay B) Blandford
- Tesco (S-bound) Blandford St Mary
- The Brewery (NW-bound) Blandford St Mary
- The Maltings (NW-bound) Blandford St Mary
- Crown Hotel (Bay D) Blandford
- Eagle House Surgery (N-bound) Blandford
- Blandford Hospital (NW-bound) Blandford
- Milldown Academy (NW-bound) Blandford
- Nutford Farm (opp) Blandford
- Little Nutford (W-bound) Durweston
- Manor France Farm (W-bound) Durweston
- Durweston Bridge (NW-bound) Durweston
- War Memorial (NW-bound) Durweston
- Gain's Cross (NW-bound) Shillingstone
- Spencer Gardens (NW-bound) Shillingstone
- Vale Cottages (NW-bound) Shillingstone
- Church Road (NW-bound) Shillingstone
- Poplar Hill (NW-bound) Shillingstone
- Station Road (N-bound) Shillingstone
- Fiddleford Inn (N-bound) Fiddleford
- The Bull (W-bound) The Bridge
- Minster House (N-bound) Sturminster Newton
- The Library (N-bound) Sturminster Newton
- Old Market Hill (E-bound) Sturminster Newton
- Post Office (N-bound) Okeford Fitzpaine
- The Royal Oak (N-bound) Okeford Fitzpaine
- The School (E-bound) Child Okeford
- The Cross (NE-bound) Child Okeford
- The Saxon Inn (N-bound) Child Okeford
- Fontmell Parva House (N-bound) Fontmell Parva
- Telephone Kiosk (NW-bound) Manston
- Bus Shelter (W-bound) Manston
- Springbank (SW-bound) Manston
- Green Close (S-bound) Rixon
- The Sheppards Yard (S-bound) Rixon
- Alder Close (W-bound) Rixon
- Friars Moor (W-bound) Rixon
- Car Park (SE-bound) Sturminster Newton
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first CR4 bus?
The first CR4 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:35 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last CR4 bus?
The last CR4 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 19:35. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the CR4 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). First Buses of Somerset day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the CR4 bus?
The CR4 is operated by First Buses of Somerset.
Timetable data from First Buses of Somerset via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South West England feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.