London Bus K4

Bus K4 in London links Kingston Hospital and Ripon Gardens. The route is 0.0 km long with 35 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 45 minutes. On a weekday it runs 33 trips in one direction.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus K4

Outbound: Kingston Hospital → Ripon Gardens

This direction has 35 stops. The route passes Norbiton, Fairfield South, Surbiton Sainsbury’s, Southborough High School. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: Ripon Gardens → Kingston Hospital

This direction has 34 stops. The route passes Mansfield Road / Hook, Southborough High School, St Marks Church/St Marks Hill, Guildhall / Rose Theatre. The full list of stops in order is below.

Schedule and frequency

According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 33 trips in one direction on a weekday.

Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 25–30 minutes, most often every 30; midday every 30 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 30.

Fare and payment

A single ride costs 1.75 £ — fare in effect since 5 July 2026. The same fare applies to buses in London.

A single bus or tram journey costs £1.75. The Hopper fare lets you make unlimited bus and tram journeys within one hour of your first tap at no extra charge. Daily spending is capped at £5.25; a 7 Day Bus & Tram Pass costs £24.70. London buses do not accept cash — pay by contactless or Oyster. Transfers within 60 minutes are free. Within the Hopper hour the transfers are free; you must tap the same card or device.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a ride on bus K4 cost?

1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.

When do the first and last trips run?

From Kingston Hospital the first is at 06:05 and the last at 23:55. From Ripon Gardens they are 05:55 and 23:15.

How long does the trip from Kingston Hospital to Ripon Gardens take?

About 45 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

35 outbound and 34 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.

Does bus K4 run on weekends?

Yes, the route runs every day, with a separate weekend schedule.

Every route number with its termini, operating hours and travel time is collected in the London buses overview.

Data current as of August 22, 2026. Schedule and termini — Transport for London (TfL). Fares — Mayor of London, MD3517 July 2026 fare changes (Direction to TfL). Stop list, schedule and route geometry come from the official GTFS feed (Bus Open Data Service (BODS), version 20260822_025337).