Bus C3 in London links Clapham Junction Station / Falcon Road and Warwick Road Tesco. The route is 0.0 km long with 23 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 36 minutes. On a weekday it runs 92 trips in one direction, and 78 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | C3 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | Clapham Junction Station / Falcon Road → Warwick Road Tesco |
| End → start | Warwick Road Tesco → Clapham Junction Station / Falcon Road |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 23 / 26 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 36 minutes |
| Trips per day | 92 on weekdays, 78 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 10–12 · midday 12 · weekend 14–15 |
| First / last trip from «Clapham Junction Station / Falcon Road» | 00:05 / 23:50 |
| First / last trip from «Warwick Road Tesco» | 00:00 / 23:45 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus C3
Outbound: Clapham Junction Station / Falcon Road → Warwick Road Tesco
This direction has 23 stops. The route passes Clapham Junction Station, Chatfield Road, Glenrosa Street, Gunter Grove (SW10). The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clapham Junction Station / Falcon Road | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Clapham Junction Station | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Strath Terrace | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Wayland Road Estate | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Wallis Close | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Hope Street / Plantation Wharf Pier | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Chatfield Road | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Petergate | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Bridgend Road | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Wandsworth Bridge /Townmead Rd | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | William Morris Way/Sainsbury’s | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Glenrosa Street | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Imperial Wharf Station / Imperial Road | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Imperial Wharf Station | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Lots Road | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Worlds End Health Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Gunter Grove (SW10) | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Fulham Road (SW10) | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Redcliffe Street | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Old Brompton Road | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Earls Court Square | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Earl’s Court Station | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Warwick Road Tesco | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Warwick Road Tesco → Clapham Junction Station / Falcon Road
This direction has 26 stops. The route passes Pembroke Road (W8), Fulham Road / Chelsea & Westminster Hosp, Bagleys Lane, Chatfield Road. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Cromwell Road | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Pembroke Road (W8) | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Cromwell Road (W8) | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Nevern Place | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Earl’s Court Station | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Earls Court Road / Old Brompton Road | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Redcliffe Square | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Fulham Road / Chelsea & Westminster Hosp | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Edith Grove / Kings Road | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Worlds End Health Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Lots Road | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Imperial Whf Stn /Chelsea Hrbr | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Imperial Road | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Bagleys Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Glenrosa Street | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | William Morris Way/Sainsbury’s | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Wandsworth Bridge | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Bridgend Road | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Petergate | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Chatfield Road | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Hope Street / Plantation Wharf Pier | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Wallis Close | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Wayland Road Estate | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Strath Terrace | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Clapham Junction Station | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Clapham Junction Station / The Falcon | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 92 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 78 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Clapham Junction Station / Falcon Road» | 00:05 — 23:50 | 00:05 — 23:50 |
| From «Warwick Road Tesco» | 00:00 — 23:45 | 00:00 — 23:45 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 10–12 minutes, most often every 12; midday every 12 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 12; on weekends every 14–15 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 C3 cost?
1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Clapham Junction Station / Falcon Road the first is at 00:05 and the last at 23:50. From Warwick Road Tesco they are 00:00 and 23:45.
How long does the trip from Clapham Junction Station / Falcon Road to Warwick Road Tesco take?
About 36 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
23 outbound and 26 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus C3 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 78 trips in one direction, running from Clapham Junction Station / Falcon Road between 00:05 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).