London Bus R4

Bus R4 in London links Augustine Road and Princess Royal University Hosp. The route is 0.0 km long with 51 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 44 minutes. On a weekday it runs 47 trips in one direction, and 18 on a weekend day.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus R4

Outbound: Augustine Road → Princess Royal University Hosp

This direction has 51 stops. The route passes Chalk Pit Avenue, Somerden Road, High Street /Orpington War Memorial, Harley Gardens. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: Princess Royal University Hosp → Augustine Road

This direction has 50 stops. The route passes Locksbottom / St Michael’s Church, Northlands Avenue, Goodmead Road, Waldenhurst Road. The full list of stops in order is below.

Schedule and frequency

According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 47 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 18 on a weekend day.

Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 18–21 minutes, most often every 20; midday every 19–20 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 20–30; on weekends every 59–61 minutes.

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 R4 cost?

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

When do the first and last trips run?

From Augustine Road the first is at 05:45 and the last at 23:50. From Princess Royal University Hosp they are 00:05 and 23:05.

How long does the trip from Augustine Road to Princess Royal University Hosp take?

About 44 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

51 outbound and 50 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.

Does bus R4 run on weekends?

Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 18 trips in one direction, running from Augustine Road between 06:45 and 23:50.

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).