The blue inland corridor groups six route variants that cut across the centre of the island through the former mining village of Foxdale. While Routes 5 and 6 take the northern plains, the Route 4 family threads through the quiet valleys of the central hills, and Route 14 links Castletown to Douglas via the interior.
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Douglas - Foxdale - Peel / Castletown
Douglas Lord Street → Peel / Castletown / IOM Business Park
Check the Kivoon app for current times
Douglas to Peel
Adult £2.80 / Child £1.40
Douglas to St Johns
Adult £2.00 / Child £1.00
Key Interchange
Foxdale
Corridor Variants
4, 4b, 4n, 14, 14b, 14c
The Six Variants
Route 4 (18 trips) - Douglas - Foxdale - Peel. The main inland service to Peel.
Route 4b (19 trips) - Douglas - Westmoreland Road - Ballaughton - Foxdale - Peel. Follows a slightly different path through Douglas suburbs.
Route 4n (11 trips) - Peel - Patrick - Niarbyl - Foxdale - White Hoe - Douglas. Scenic coastal variant via the southwest coast.
Route 14 (4 trips) - Castletown - Foxdale - Ballaughton - Peel Road - Douglas. Cross-country link from the south coast.
Route 14b (3 trips) - Douglas - Westmoreland Road - Ballaughton - IOM Business Park.
Route 14c (3 trips) - Douglas - Westmoreland Road - Ballaughton - IOM Business Park.
Route Overview
Routes 4 and 4b depart from Lord Street in Douglas, head west through Ballaughton, and descend into the Foxdale valley. From Foxdale, the bus continues west over the hills and drops into Peel on the west coast. The 4b variant routes via Westmoreland Road and Ballaughton. Check the Kivoon app for current departure times and which variant is running.
Key Stops Along the Way
The journey begins at Lord Street, the main bus interchange in Douglas where most routes converge. The bus heads southwest, passing through Douglas's western suburbs before reaching the Ballaughton crossroads. This is also where Route 14 from Castletown passes through.
Foxdale sits in a sheltered valley in the centre of the island. In the nineteenth century, it was a thriving lead and silver mining settlement - the Foxdale mines were among the most productive in the British Isles. Today it is a quiet village with a primary school, a chapel, and a few hundred residents. The bus stops on the main road through the village. This is the key interchange point on the corridor. Route 14 (Castletown to Douglas via Foxdale) passes through here, so passengers travelling from the south can change at Foxdale for Peel without going all the way into Douglas first.
After Foxdale, the road climbs over the central ridge and descends toward the west coast. On a clear day, you can see Peel Castle and the harbour ahead as the bus comes down into the town. The bus terminates at Peel, a short walk from the seafront and the town centre.
The 4n (11 trips) is a scenic variant running Peel - Patrick - Niarbyl - Foxdale - White Hoe - Douglas. Niarbyl Bay has dramatic coastal views across to the Calf of Man and, on clear days, to the Mountains of Mourne in Northern Ireland. Check the Kivoon app for current 4n departure times before planning a trip.
Route 14: Castletown to Douglas via Foxdale
Route 14 (4 trips) runs Castletown - Foxdale - Ballaughton - Peel Road - Douglas, providing a cross-country link from the south coast through the island interior. Routes 14b and 14c (3 trips each) run Douglas - Westmoreland Road - Ballaughton - IOM Business Park, serving the business park rather than continuing to Foxdale or Castletown.
What to Do in Peel
Peel is the Isle of Man's main west coast town and one of the island's most characterful settlements. The harbour is still a working fishing port, and Peel is famous for its traditional Manx kippers - oak-smoked herring prepared by local smokehouses. You can buy them fresh from the quayside. Peel Castle stands on St Patrick's Isle at the mouth of the harbour, connected to the town by a causeway. The castle ruins date from the 11th century and include a round tower and the remains of a cathedral. The House of Manannan, Peel's award-winning heritage museum, tells the story of the island's Celtic, Norse, and maritime history through interactive exhibits. The town also has a sandy beach, a promenade, and a selection of pubs and cafes along the quayside. On a summer evening, the sunsets over Peel Bay are among the finest on the island.
Connecting Routes
At Foxdale, Route 14 connects south to Castletown and Route 8 passes through on its cross-island run. In Peel, you can pick up Route 5/5a or Route 6 heading north toward Ramsey. Douglas Lord Street offers connections to virtually every route on the island.
Fares
Douglas to Peel: Adult £2.80, Child £1.40. Douglas to St Johns: Adult £2.00, Child £1.00. Peel to St Johns: Adult £1.40, Child £0.70. Go Places multi-journey cards offer discounted fares. Check the Kivoon app for departure times and live bus tracking.
Frequently Asked Questions
The adult single fare from Douglas to Peel on Route 4 is £2.80 (child £1.40). Douglas to St Johns is £2.00 (child £1.00). Discounted fares are available with Go Places multi-journey cards. Check the Kivoon app for live departure times.
Route 4n is a scenic variant running Peel - Patrick - Niarbyl - Foxdale - White Hoe - Douglas. It passes through Niarbyl Bay on the southwest coast, offering dramatic coastal views. It runs 11 trips per day. Use the Kivoon app to check 4n departure times before planning a trip.
Yes. Take Route 14 from Castletown to Foxdale (4 trips per day), then change at Foxdale to Route 4 heading west to Peel. The connection is not timed, so check both timetables in the Kivoon app before relying on it.
Route 14 (Castletown - Foxdale - Douglas) runs 4 trips per day. Routes 14b and 14c (Douglas - Ballaughton - IOM Business Park) run 3 trips each. Planning ahead is essential - the Kivoon app shows exact departure times and live bus positions.