3 Kingsbridge to Dartmouth via Stoke Fleming, Townstal
Operated by Stagecoach South West. First bus 06:15, last bus 18:45. 22 journeys on Monday to Thursday. Fares: singles capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 3? 114 other bus routes are numbered 3 elsewhere in the UK — see every 3 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:45 | 08:50 | 10:20 | 11:20 | 12:20 | 13:20 | 14:20 | 15:30 | 16:40 | 17:40 | 18:40 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community College (N-bound) | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | 15:30 | · | · | · |
| Bus Station (Stand A) | 07:45 | 08:50 | 10:20 | 11:20 | 12:20 | 13:20 | 14:20 | 15:44 | 16:40 | 17:40 | 18:40 |
| Woodlands Leisure Park (opp) | 08:07 | 09:12 | 10:42 | 11:42 | 12:42 | 13:42 | 14:42 | 16:06 | 17:01 | 18:01 | 19:00 |
| Kings Arms Car Park (N-bound) | 08:22 | 09:28 | 10:58 | 11:58 | 12:58 | 13:58 | 14:58 | 16:23 | 17:17 | 18:16 | 19:15 |
| Blackpool Sands (E-bound) | 08:27 | 09:34 | 11:04 | 12:04 | 13:04 | 14:04 | 15:04 | 16:29 | 17:23 | 18:21 | 19:20 |
| Shady Lane (opp) | 08:31 | 09:37 | 11:07 | 12:07 | 13:07 | 14:07 | 15:07 | 16:32 | 17:26 | 18:24 | 19:23 |
| Dartmouth Academy (nr) | 08:40 | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · |
| Pontoon (Stop A) | 08:53 | 09:52 | 11:22 | 12:22 | 13:22 | 14:22 | 15:20 | 16:53 | 17:39 | 18:37 | 19:36 |
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.
Tickets on the 3
Stagecoach South West publishes singles, day returns, day tickets and season tickets on this route for adults and children.
Return · Single · Devon Day · Torbay Day · Plymouth Day · Torbay 7 Day · Torbay 28 Day · Plymouth 7 Day
…and 14 more tickets on this route.
A multi-operator ticket covers this route — it's valid on other companies' buses in the area too, which usually beats buying singles if you change buses.
Ticket types come from Stagecoach South West's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 29 September 2026. That dataset lists what's sold, not what it costs, so check prices with Stagecoach South West.
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 Stagecoach South West before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Boxing Day and New Year's Eve. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Monday, 28 December 2026 towards Dartmouth: 4 journeys, first 10:55 towards Kingsbridge: 4 journeys, first 09:55
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 towards Dartmouth: 11 journeys, first 07:45 towards Kingsbridge: 11 journeys, first 06:15
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 towards Dartmouth: 11 journeys, first 07:45 towards Kingsbridge: 11 journeys, first 06:15
Route map
All stops on route 3
3 towards Dartmouth
All 29 stops
- Community College (N-bound) Kingsbridge
- Waverley Road (E-bound) Kingsbridge
- Bus Station (Stand A) Kingsbridge
- Cookworthy Road (NE-bound) Kingsbridge
- South Hams Hospital (NW-bound) Kingsbridge
- Parkland Camping (opp) Sorley
- The Mounts (S-bound) Woodleigh
- Chilley Farm (NE-bound) Woodleigh
- Short Cross (N-bound) Moreleigh
- Totnes Cross (NE-bound) Halwell
- Forces Cross (SE-bound) Blackawton
- Woodlands Leisure Park (opp) Blackawton
- Kings Arms Car Park (N-bound) Strete
- Coastal Path (opp) Strete
- Frogwell (opp) Strete
- Matthew's Point (NE-bound) Strete
- Blackpool Sands (E-bound) Stoke Fleming
- Shady Lane (opp) Stoke Fleming
- Ravensbourne Lane (N-bound) Stoke Fleming
- Deer Park (N-bound) Stoke Fleming
- Deadmans Cross (N-bound) Townstal
- Dartmouth Academy (nr) Townstal
- Football Ground (NE-bound) Townstal
- Yorke Road (N-bound) Townstal
- Windsor Road (NE-bound) Townstal
- Townstal Crescent (NE-bound) Townstal
- College Way (E-bound) Dartmouth
- Coronation Park (NE-bound) Dartmouth
- Pontoon (Stop A) Dartmouth
3 towards Kingsbridge
All 28 stops
- Pontoon (Stop A) Dartmouth
- Mayor's Avenue (E-bound) Dartmouth
- Ridge Hill (NW-bound) Dartmouth
- Pottery Court (W-bound) Townstal
- Townstal Crescent (SW-bound) Townstal
- Yorke Road (S-bound) Townstal
- Dartmouth Academy (nr) Townstal
- Football Ground (NE-bound) Townstal
- Deadmans Cross (S-bound) Townstal
- Deer Park (S-bound) Stoke Fleming
- Beckaford (S-bound) Stoke Fleming
- Bidders Close (SW-bound) Stoke Fleming
- Shady Lane (nr) Stoke Fleming
- Blackpool Sands (W-bound) Stoke Fleming
- Matthew's Point (SW-bound) Strete
- Frogwell (SW-bound) Strete
- Coastal Path (adj) Strete
- Kings Arms Car Park (opp) Strete
- Woodlands Leisure Park (NW-bound) Blackawton
- Forces Cross (NW-bound) Blackawton
- Short Cross (S-bound) Moreleigh
- Chilley Farm (SW-bound) Woodleigh
- The Mounts (N-bound) Woodleigh
- Parkland Camping (nr) Sorley
- South Hams Hospital (opp) Kingsbridge
- Bus Station (Stand A) Kingsbridge
- Waverley Road (W-bound) Kingsbridge
- Community College (N-bound) Kingsbridge
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 30 August 2026 Plymouth → Kingsbridge
- Service change effective 30 August 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 30 August 2026 Kingsbridge → Dartmouth
- Service change effective 30 August 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 5 April 2026 To amend Timetable.
Registered as partly financially supported by a local authority (Devon County Council).
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PH1020951/237 · Registration PH1020951/238 · Changes in Devon County Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 3 bus?
The first 3 departure on Monday to Thursday 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 Monday to Thursday leaves its first stop at 18:45. 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 South 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 Stagecoach South West.
Timetable data from Stagecoach South West via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South West England feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PH1020951/237. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.