3 Bedford Bus Station ↔ Shortstown North Drive
Operated by Stagecoach East. First bus 06:15, last bus 18:40. 94 journeys on weekdays.
Timetable
Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.
| Bus Station (Stand G) | 06:15 | 06:45 | 07:15 | 07:45 | 08:15 | 08:30 | 08:45 | 09:15 | 09:30 | 09:45 | 10:15 | 10:30 | 10:45 | 11:15 | 11:30 | 11:45 | 12:15 | 12:30 | 12:45 | 13:15 | 13:30 | 13:45 | 14:15 | 14:30 | 14:45 | 15:30 | 15:45 | 16:15 | 16:30 | 16:45 | 17:15 | 17:30 | 17:45 | 18:15 |
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| Goodmayes Close (opp) | 06:29 | 06:59 | 07:29 | 07:59 | 08:29 | 08:44 | 08:59 | 09:29 | 09:44 | 09:59 | 10:29 | 10:44 | 10:59 | 11:29 | 11:44 | 11:59 | 12:29 | 12:44 | 12:59 | 13:29 | 13:44 | 13:59 | 14:29 | 14:44 | 14:59 | 15:44 | 15:59 | 16:29 | 16:44 | 16:59 | 17:29 | 17:44 | 17:59 | 18:29 |
| North Drive (S-bound) | 06:39 | 07:09 | 07:39 | 08:09 | 08:39 | 08:54 | 09:09 | 09:39 | 09:54 | 10:09 | 10:39 | 10:54 | 11:09 | 11:39 | 11:54 | 12:09 | 12:39 | 12:54 | 13:09 | 13:39 | 13:54 | 14:09 | 14:39 | 14:54 | 15:09 | 15:54 | 16:09 | 16:39 | 16:54 | 17:09 | 17:39 | 17:54 | 18:09 | 18:39 |
Route map
All stops on route 3
3 towards Shortstown North Drive
- Bus Station (Stand G) Bedford
- St Paul's Square (Stop P3) Bedford
- St John's Street (S-bound) Bedford
- Fenlake Road (adj) Fenlake
- Paradine Road (opp) Fenlake
- St Michael's Church (o/s) Fenlake
- Harding Close (opp) Fenlake
- Acacia Road (o/s) Fenlake
- Moulton Avenue (o/s) Fenlake
- Mareth Road (NE-bound) Fenlake
- Alamein Avenue (opp) Fenlake
- Goodmayes Close (opp) Fenlake
- Lovell Road North (SE-bound) Fenlake
- Barton Road (adj) Fenlake
- The Turnpike (adj) Eastcotts
- Harrowden Road (SE-bound) Eastcotts
- Harrowden Lane (adj) Harrowden
- North Drive (S-bound) Shortstown
3 towards Bedford Bus Station
- North Drive (S-bound) Shortstown
- Brancker Avenue (opp) Shortstown
- De Havilland Avenue (adj) Shortstown
- The Crescent (adj) Shortstown
- Harrowden Lane (opp) Harrowden
- Harrowden Road (NW-bound) Eastcotts
- Lovell Road link (N-bound) Fenlake
- Lovell Road South (NE-bound) Fenlake
- Collins Place (NE-bound) Fenlake
- Bamford Road (NW-bound) Fenlake
- Barton Road (opp) Fenlake
- Goodmayes Close (adj) Fenlake
- Mareth Road (SW-bound) Fenlake
- Alamein Avenue (adj) Fenlake
- Moulton Avenue (opp) Fenlake
- Acacia Road (o/s) Fenlake
- Harding Close (adj) Fenlake
- Collie Road (SW-bound) Fenlake
- Paradine Road (adj) Fenlake
- London Road Methodist Chapel (opp) Fenlake
- Fenlake Road (opp) Fenlake
- Kingsway Link (opp) Cauldwell
- Bedford College (o/s) Cauldwell
- St Paul's Square (south side) Bedford
- Pilgrims House (o/s) Bedford
- Bus Station (Stand G) Bedford
Service history & registered changes
- 🆕 Registered effective 6 Sept 2026 Operating between Scarborough Town Centre and Hutton Buscel given service number 3 effective from 06 September 2026. To amend Timetable.
- ✏️ Changed effective 30 Aug 2026 Newbarns → Ormsgill
- ✏️ Changed effective 30 Aug 2026 Market Gates, Temple Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk → Mill Road, Burgh Castle (svc3), Bracon Road, Belton (svc3B), Norfolk
- 🆕 Registered effective 30 Aug 2026 Operating between Aldershot and Yateley given service number 3 effective from 30 August 2026. To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 3 bus?
The first 3 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:15 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 3 bus?
The last 3 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 18:40. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 3 bus cost?
The 3 is confirmed by GOV.UK as part of the national fare cap, so a single costs at most £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Stagecoach East day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 3 bus?
The 3 is operated by Stagecoach East.
Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.