3 Bath to Bathford via Walcot, Batheaston

Operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West. First bus 04:41, last bus 00:23. 78 journeys on weekdays. Today, a Sunday: first 08:10, last 00:36. Fares: adult single £2.60 — more.

Next towards Bathford from Guildhall (Cg): 18:54, 19:33, 20:13

Next towards Bath from Bathford School (SE-bound): 18:52, 19:32, 20:12

Wanted a different 3? 115 other bus routes are numbered 3 elsewhere in the UK — see every 3 bus timetable by area.

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Timetable

Ends at Bathford · Sunday · 25 journeys
Stop 08:1008:5309:3510:1510:5511:3812:1713:0113:3914:2115:0215:3716:1716:5717:3718:1618:5419:3320:1320:5221:3122:1022:4623:3400:17
Guildhall (Cg) 08:1008:5309:3510:1510:5511:3812:1713:0113:3914:2115:0215:3716:1716:5717:3718:1618:5419:3320:1320:5221:3122:1022:4623:3400:17
Bailbrook House (NE-bound) 08:2309:0609:4610:2611:0611:5012:3113:1513:5214:3415:1515:5016:3017:1017:4918:2719:0519:4420:2421:0321:4222:2122:5623:4400:27
Bathford School (SE-bound) 08:3309:1609:5510:3511:1512:0012:4013:2514:0214:4415:2415:5916:3917:1917:5818:3719:1519:5320:3321:1221:5222:3023:0523:5200:35

Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off; one that finishes short of the usual end says where ("to …") — not every journey on this route runs the whole way. A · means that journey does not stop there. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.

Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 — check with First Bristol, Bath & the West whether this route takes part. Details →

Fares on the 3

Adult single £2.60

First Bus's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 1 September 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with First Bristol, Bath & the West before you travel.

50–63% on time
average delay 2.5 min · the range 211 live GPS observations over 30 days can support

Christmas & bank holidays

These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with First Bristol, Bath & the West before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.

Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, 28 December, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.

Route map

All stops on route 3

3 towards Bathford

All 17 stops
  1. Guildhall (Cg) Bath City Centre
  2. Hilton Hotel (Sf) Bath City Centre
  3. Walcot Gate (N-bound) Walcot
  4. Snow Hill (NE-bound) Walcot
  5. Morrisons (NE-bound) Walcot
  6. Balustrade (NE-bound) Grosvenor
  7. Lambridge (NE-bound) Lambridge
  8. Bailbrook House (NE-bound) Bailbrook
  9. Clarence Gardens (NE-bound) Bailbrook
  10. Bailbrook Lane (NE-bound) Bailbrook
  11. Vale View Terrace (NE-bound) Batheaston
  12. Stambridge (SE-bound) Batheaston
  13. Morris Lane (SE-bound) Batheaston
  14. Bathford Bridge (SE-bound) Bathford
  15. The Crown (E-bound) Bathford
  16. Dovers Park (SW-bound) Bathford
  17. Bathford School (SE-bound) Bathford

3 towards Bath

All 26 stops
  1. Bathford School (SE-bound) Bathford
  2. Dovers Park Loop (E-bound) Bathford
  3. Dovers Park (NE-bound) Bathford
  4. The Crown (W-bound) Bathford
  5. Bathford Bridge (NW-bound) Bathford
  6. Morris Lane (NW-bound) Batheaston
  7. Stambridge (NW-bound) Batheaston
  8. Vale View Terrace (SW-bound) Batheaston
  9. Bailbrook Lane (SW-bound) Bailbrook
  10. Clarence Gardens (SW-bound) Bailbrook
  11. Bailbrook House (SW-bound) Bailbrook
  12. Lambridge (SW-bound) Lambridge
  13. Balustrade (SW-bound) Grosvenor
  14. Morrisons (SW-bound) Walcot
  15. Snow Hill (SW-bound) Walcot
  16. Walcot Gate (S-bound) Walcot
  17. Hilton Hotel (Se) Bath City Centre
  18. Grand Parade (Ci) Bath City Centre
  19. Pulteney Gardens (S-bound) Widcombe
  20. Pulteney Court (SW-bound) Widcombe
  21. Lyncombe Hill (W-bound) Widcombe
  22. Dorchester Street (Bl) Bath City Centre
  23. Oak Street (NW-bound) Lower Bristol Road
  24. Brougham Hayes (SW-bound) Lower Bristol Road
  25. Junction Road (E-bound) Oldfield Park
  26. Hayesfield School (E-bound) Oldfield Park

Towns & areas on this route

Bath City CentreOldfield ParkBatheastonLower Bristol RoadWalcotBathfordWidcombeBailbrookLambridgeGrosvenor

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 3 bus?

The first 3 departure on weekdays leaves at 04:41 (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 00:23. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 3 bus cost?

First Bristol, Bath & the West's published fares on the 3: adult single £2.60. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). First Bristol, Bath & the West 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 First Bristol, Bath & the West.

Timetable data from First Bristol, Bath & the West via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South West England feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.