London Bus 3

Bus 3 in London links Locksbottom / Pallant Way and Bus Station. The route is 0.0 km long with 53 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 56 minutes. On a weekday it runs 191 trips in one direction, and 188 on a weekend day.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus 3

Outbound: Locksbottom / Pallant Way → Bus Station

This direction has 53 stops. The route passes Crofton Road /Starts Hill Road, Crescent Way (BR6), The Three Horseshoes, Roundabout. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: Bus Station → Locksbottom / Pallant Way

This direction has 55 stops. The route passes Tubs Hill Shops, Roundabout, Pound Lane, Glentrammon 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 191 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 188 on a weekend day.

Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 6–12 minutes, most often every 12; midday every 3–12 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 12; on weekends every 10–12 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 3 cost?

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

When do the first and last trips run?

From Locksbottom / Pallant Way the first is at 00:11 and the last at 23:59. From Bus Station they are 05:30 and 23:55.

How long does the trip from Locksbottom / Pallant Way to Bus Station take?

About 56 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

53 outbound and 55 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.

Does bus 3 run on weekends?

Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 188 trips in one direction, running from Locksbottom / Pallant Way between 00:11 and 23:59.

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).