U4 University of Bath ↔ Bath Spa University
Operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West. First bus 07:10, last bus 18:35. 56 journeys on weekdays.
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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.
towards Bath Spa University · Monday to Friday towards Bath Spa University · Saturday towards Bath Spa University · Sunday towards University of Bath · Monday to Friday towards University of Bath · Saturday towards University of Bath · Sunday
| Sports Training Village (Stop D) | 07:10 | 07:35 | 08:05 | 08:35 | 09:35 | 09:35 | 10:00 | 10:35 | 10:35 | 11:00 | 11:35 | 11:35 | 11:56 | 12:35 | 12:35 | 13:00 | 13:35 | 13:35 | 14:03 | 14:35 | 14:35 | 15:00 | 15:35 | 15:35 | 16:00 | 16:35 | 16:35 | 17:00 | 17:35 | 17:35 | 18:02 | 18:35 | 18:35 |
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| Ralph Allen School (W-bound) | 07:15 | 07:40 | 08:10 | 08:40 | 09:40 | 09:40 | 10:05 | 10:40 | 10:40 | 11:05 | 11:40 | 11:40 | 12:01 | 12:40 | 12:40 | 13:05 | 13:40 | 13:40 | 14:08 | 14:40 | 14:40 | 15:05 | 15:40 | 15:40 | 16:05 | 16:40 | 16:40 | 17:05 | 17:40 | 17:40 | 18:07 | 18:40 | 18:40 |
| Sainsbury's (NW-bound) | 07:23 | 07:48 | 08:18 | 08:48 | 09:48 | 09:48 | 10:13 | 10:48 | 10:48 | 11:13 | 11:48 | 11:48 | 12:09 | 12:48 | 12:48 | 13:13 | 13:48 | 13:48 | 14:16 | 14:48 | 14:48 | 15:13 | 15:48 | 15:48 | 16:13 | 16:52 | 16:52 | 17:18 | 17:55 | 17:55 | 18:18 | 18:50 | 18:50 |
| Mount Grove (N-bound) | 07:32 | 07:57 | 08:27 | 08:57 | 09:57 | 09:57 | 10:22 | 10:57 | 10:57 | 11:22 | 11:57 | 11:57 | 12:18 | 12:57 | 12:57 | 13:22 | 13:57 | 13:57 | 14:25 | 14:57 | 14:57 | 15:22 | 15:57 | 15:57 | 16:22 | 17:01 | 17:01 | 17:26 | 18:07 | 18:07 | 18:26 | 18:58 | 18:58 |
| Rosewarn Close (W-bound) | 07:34 | 07:59 | 08:29 | 08:59 | 09:59 | 09:59 | 10:24 | 10:59 | 10:59 | 11:24 | 11:59 | 11:59 | 12:20 | 12:59 | 12:59 | 13:24 | 13:59 | 13:59 | 14:27 | 14:59 | 14:59 | 15:24 | 15:59 | 15:59 | 16:24 | 17:03 | 17:03 | 17:28 | 18:09 | 18:09 | 18:28 | 19:00 | 19:00 |
| Walwyn Close (W-bound) | 07:42 | 08:07 | 08:37 | 09:07 | 10:07 | 10:07 | 10:32 | 11:07 | 11:07 | 11:32 | 12:07 | 12:07 | 12:28 | 13:07 | 13:07 | 13:32 | 14:07 | 14:07 | 14:35 | 15:07 | 15:07 | 15:32 | 16:07 | 16:07 | 16:32 | 17:11 | 17:11 | 17:35 | 18:16 | 18:16 | 18:35 | 19:07 | 19:07 |
| Newton Park Library (NE-bound) | 07:54 | 08:19 | 08:49 | 09:19 | 10:19 | 10:19 | 10:44 | 11:19 | 11:19 | 11:44 | 12:19 | 12:19 | 12:40 | 13:19 | 13:19 | 13:44 | 14:19 | 14:19 | 14:47 | 15:19 | 15:19 | 15:44 | 16:19 | 16:19 | 16:44 | 17:23 | 17:23 | 17:47 | 18:28 | 18:28 | 18:47 | 19:19 | 19:19 |
Route map
All stops on route U4
U4 towards Bath Spa University
- Sports Training Village (Stop D) University of Bath
- The Avenue (S-bound) University of Bath
- Rainbow Wood Farm (E-bound) Claverton Down
- Brassknocker Hill (W-bound) Claverton Down
- Flatwoods Road (W-bound) Claverton Down
- Ralph Allen School (W-bound) Claverton Down
- Shaft Road (W-bound) Combe Down
- Tyning Road (W-bound) Combe Down
- The Firs (SW-bound) Combe Down
- Hadley Arms (W-bound) Combe Down
- Combe Road (SW-bound) Combe Down
- Foxhill House (W-bound) Fox Hill
- Bradford Road Shops (W-bound) Fox Hill
- Entry Hill (W-bound) Fox Hill
- Sainsbury's (NW-bound) Odd Down
- Fosseway School (NW-bound) Odd Down
- Red Lion (NW-bound) Odd Down
- Noads Corner (NW-bound) Odd Down
- Barrow Road (W-bound) Odd Down
- Somerdale View (NW-bound) Rush Hill
- Bath Community Academy (NW-bound) Rush Hill
- Mount Grove (N-bound) Southdown
- Mount Road Shops (NW-bound) Southdown
- Wedmore Park (NW-bound) Southdown
- Haycombe Drive (SW-bound) Whiteway
- Rosewarn Close (W-bound) Whiteway
- Kelston View (N-bound) Whiteway
- Whiteway Circle (SE-bound) Whiteway
- North Way (W-bound) Whiteway
- Wedgwood Road (W-bound) Twerton
- Linley Close (NE-bound) Twerton
- Poolemead Road (E-bound) Twerton
- Pennard Court (N-bound) Twerton
- Walwyn Close (W-bound) Twerton
- Twerton School (W-bound) Twerton
- Redland Park (SW-bound) Twerton
- Bath Mill (W-bound) Twerton
- Newton Park (S-bound) Newton St Loe
- Main House (N-bound) Bath Spa University
- Newton Park Library (NE-bound) Bath Spa University
U4 towards University of Bath
- Newton Park Library (NE-bound) Bath Spa University
- Pope Court (N-bound) Bath Spa University
- Newton Park (N-bound) Newton St Loe
- Redland Park (NE-bound) Twerton
- Twerton School (E-bound) Twerton
- Walwyn Close (E-bound) Twerton
- Pennard Court (S-bound) Twerton
- Poolemead Road (W-bound) Twerton
- Linley Close (SW-bound) Twerton
- Wedgwood Road (E-bound) Twerton
- North Way (E-bound) Whiteway
- Whiteway Circle (SE-bound) Whiteway
- East Way (SE-bound) Whiteway
- The Beehive (SE-bound) Whiteway
- Mount Road Shops (SE-bound) Southdown
- Wedmore Park (S-bound) Southdown
- Roundhill Grove (S-bound) Southdown
- Padleigh Hill (SW-bound) Southdown
- Bath Community Academy (E-bound) Rush Hill
- Somerdale View (SE-bound) Rush Hill
- Barrow Road (SE-bound) Odd Down
- Post Office (SE-bound) Odd Down
- Noads Corner (SE-bound) Odd Down
- Red Lion (SE-bound) Odd Down
- Fosseway School (SE-bound) Odd Down
- Sainsbury's (SE-bound) Odd Down
- Glasshouse (NE-bound) Odd Down
- Entry Hill (E-bound) Fox Hill
- Bradford Road Shops (E-bound) Fox Hill
- Mulberry Park (E-bound) Mulberry Park
- Stonehouse Lane (NE-bound) Combe Down
- Hadley Arms (E-bound) Combe Down
- Shaft Road (E-bound) Combe Down
- Ralph Allen School (E-bound) Claverton Down
- Flatwoods Road (E-bound) Claverton Down
- The Avenue (NE-bound) University of Bath
- Arrivals Square (Stop A) University of Bath
Service history & registered changes
- ❌ Withdrawn effective 15 Feb 2026 Operating between Falmouth and Helson given service number U4 effective from 15 February 2026.
- ❌ Withdrawn effective 15 Feb 2026 Operating between Helston and Penzance given service number U4 effective from 15 February 2026.
- Expired effective 22 Sept 2025 Operating between Helston and Penzance given service number U4 effective from 22 September 2025. To amend Route.
- 🆕 Registered effective 31 Aug 2025 Operating between Falmouth and Helson given service number U4 effective from 31 August 2025. To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Odd DownTwertonSouthdownCombe DownNewton St LoeFox HillClaverton DownWhitewayUniversity of BathRush HillMulberry ParkBath Spa University
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first U4 bus?
The first U4 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:10 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last U4 bus?
The last U4 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 18:35. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the U4 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). First Bristol, Bath & the West day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the U4 bus?
The U4 is operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West.
Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.