London Bus S3

Bus S3 in London links Belmont and Malden Manor. The route is 0.0 km long with 48 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 69 minutes. On a weekday it runs 45 trips in one direction.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus S3

Outbound: Belmont → Malden Manor

This direction has 48 stops. The route passes Royal Marsden Hospital / Downs Road, Colston Avenue, Sutton Head Post Office, Henley Avenue. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: Malden Manor → Belmont

This direction has 50 stops. The route passes Manor Drive North Malden, Staines Avenue, Manor Place, Carshalton Station. The full list of stops in order is below.

Schedule and frequency

According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 45 trips in one direction on a weekday.

Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 20–22 minutes, most often every 22; midday every 20–21 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 21–22.

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 S3 cost?

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

When do the first and last trips run?

From Belmont the first is at 06:00 and the last at 21:30. From Malden Manor they are 06:00 and 21:30.

How long does the trip from Belmont to Malden Manor take?

About 69 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

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

Does bus S3 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).