3 Plymouth to Kingsbridge via Plymstock, Ashford
Operated by Stagecoach South West. Registered as running via Modbury diversion. First bus 05:10, last bus 19:45. 26 journeys on weekdays. Today, a Sunday: first 09:40, last 18:30. Fares: adult single £1.90 to £3.00 — more.
Wanted a different 3? 115 other bus routes are numbered 3 elsewhere in the UK — see every 3 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 09:05 | 09:40 | 12:10 | 14:45 | 17:10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Parade (Stop A9) | · | 09:40 | 12:10 | 14:45 | 17:10 |
| Sugar Mill (SE-bound) | · | 09:50 | 12:23 | 14:58 | 17:23 |
| Plymstock Library (E-bound) | · | 09:56 | 12:28 | 15:02 | 17:27 |
| Elburton Hotel (SE-bound) | 09:05 | 10:01 | 12:33 | 15:07 | 17:32 |
| Winstone Lane (opp) | 09:11 | 10:06 | 12:38 | 15:12 | 17:37 |
| Post Office (opp) | 09:15 | 10:11 | 12:43 | 15:17 | 17:42 |
| Post Office (opp) | 09:27 | 10:23 | 12:54 | 15:29 | 17:54 |
| Tree Corner (E-bound) | · | 10:35 | 13:05 | 15:40 | 18:06 |
| Church (nr) | 09:42 | 10:40 | 13:11 | 15:45 | 18:12 |
| Bus Station (Stand A) | 09:48 | 10:47 | 13:18 | 15:53 | 18:20 |
| Community College (N-bound) | · | · | · | · | · |
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.
Fares on the 3
Adult single £1.90 to £3.00 · Adult return £2.80 to £7.80 · Child single £1.30 to £3.00 · Child return £2.00 to £5.20
Stagecoach's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 3 October 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with Stagecoach South West before you travel.
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. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check 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, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, 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.
- Monday, 28 December 2026 towards Kingsbridge: 5 journeys, first 09:05 towards Plymouth: 5 journeys, first 10:55
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 towards Kingsbridge: 12 journeys, first 05:10 towards Plymouth: 12 journeys, first 06:05
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 towards Kingsbridge: 12 journeys, first 05:10 towards Plymouth: 12 journeys, first 06:05
Route map
All stops on route 3
3 towards Kingsbridge
All 47 stops
- Royal Parade (Stop A9) Plymouth City Centre
- Viaduct (Stop B2) Plymouth City Centre
- Exeter Street (opp) Plymouth City Centre
- Friary Park (E-bound) Cattedown
- Cattedown Roundabout (E-bound) Cattedown
- Prince Rock School (SE-bound) Prince Rock
- Plymouth Gate (SE-bound) Prince Rock
- Sugar Mill (SE-bound) Pomphlett
- Morrisons (SE-bound) Pomphlett
- Howard Road (SE-bound) Pomphlett
- Rockville Park (SE-bound) Pomphlett
- Horn Cross (SE-bound) Plymstock
- Plymstock Library (E-bound) Plymstock
- Southernway (NE-bound) Plymstock
- Moorcroft Close (E-bound) Plymstock
- Russell Close (E-bound) Plymstock
- Reservoir Road (E-bound) Elburton
- Stanborough Cross (E-bound) Elburton
- Elburton Hotel (SE-bound) Elburton
- Rogers Garage (opp) Combe
- Combe Lane (SE-bound) Brixton
- Sutherland Cottages (SE-bound) Brixton
- Elliots Hill (opp) Brixton
- Winstone Lane (opp) Brixton
- Kitley House (E-bound) Yealmpton
- Yealm Park (E-bound) Yealmpton
- Stray Park (E-bound) Yealmpton
- Post Office (opp) Yealmpton
- The Old Smithy (opp) Yealmbridge
- Dunstone Cross (E-bound) Yealmbridge
- Western Lodge (opp) Holbeton
- Flete Lodge (opp) Ermington
- Fancy Cross (SE-bound) Modbury
- Lanveoc Way (adj) Modbury
- Post Office (opp) Modbury
- Harraton Cross (SE-bound) Modbury
- Ashford Turn (S-bound) Ashford
- Tree Corner (E-bound) Aveton Gifford
- Rock Hill (nr) Aveton Gifford
- Bridge End (S-bound) Aveton Gifford
- Church (nr) Churchstow
- South Hams Hospital (opp) Kingsbridge
- Fore Street (S-bound) Kingsbridge
- Waterloo Road (E-bound) Kingsbridge
- Bus Station (Stand A) Kingsbridge
- Waverley Road (W-bound) Kingsbridge
- Community College (N-bound) Kingsbridge
3 towards Plymouth
All 56 stops
- Community College (N-bound) Kingsbridge
- Waverley Road (E-bound) Kingsbridge
- Bus Station (Stand A) Kingsbridge
- Town Hall (N-bound) Kingsbridge
- Police Station (N-bound) Kingsbridge
- South Hams Hospital (NW-bound) Kingsbridge
- Church (opp) Churchstow
- Bridge End (N-bound) Aveton Gifford
- Tree Corner (E-bound) Aveton Gifford
- Rock Hill (nr) Aveton Gifford
- Ashford Turn (N-bound) Ashford
- Harraton Cross (NW-bound) Modbury
- Post Office (NW-bound) Modbury
- Lanveoc Way (opp) Modbury
- Fancy Cross (NW-bound) Modbury
- Flete Lodge (NW-bound) Ermington
- Western Lodge (W-bound) Holbeton
- Dunstone Cross (W-bound) Yealmbridge
- The Old Smithy (W-bound) Yealmbridge
- Volunteer Inn (opp) Yealmpton
- Stray Park (W-bound) Yealmpton
- Yealm Park (W-bound) Yealmpton
- Kitley House (W-bound) Yealmpton
- Winstone Lane (E-bound) Brixton
- Elliots Hill (W-bound) Brixton
- Sutherland Cottages (NW-bound) Brixton
- Combe Lane (NW-bound) Brixton
- Rogers Garage (NW-bound) Combe
- Elburton School (NW-bound) Elburton
- Stanborough Cross (NW-bound) Elburton
- Reservoir Road (End) Elburton
- Roseveare Close (NW-bound) Elburton
- Southernway (NW-bound) Billacombe
- Stentaway Road (W-bound) Billacombe
- Pleasure Hill (W-bound) Billacombe
- Billacombe Road (W-bound) Pomphlett
- Billacombe Road (W-bound) Pomphlett
- Pomphlett Superstore (W-bound) Pomphlett
- Reservoir Road (W-bound) Elburton
- Russell Close (NW-bound) Plymstock
- Moorcroft Close (W-bound) Plymstock
- Southernway (SW-bound) Plymstock
- Easterdown Close (W-bound) Plymstock
- Maple Court (W-bound) Plymstock
- Broadway East (NW-bound) Plymstock
- Rocky Park Road (NW-bound) Pomphlett
- Blue Peter (W-bound) Pomphlett
- Pomphlett Roundabout (NW-bound) Pomphlett
- Morley Arms (NW-bound) Pomphlett
- Laira Bridge (NW-bound) Prince Rock
- Elliott Road (W-bound) Prince Rock
- Astor Fields (W-bound) Cattedown
- St Johns Church (W-bound) Cattedown
- Charles Church (o/s) Plymouth City Centre
- Viaduct (Stop B4) Plymouth City Centre
- Royal Parade (Stop A9) Plymouth City Centre
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 30 August 2026 Plymouth → Kingsbridge
- Service change effective 30 August 2026 Plymouth → Kingsbridge
- Service change effective 30 August 2026 Kingsbridge → Dartmouth
- Service change effective 30 August 2026 Kingsbridge → Dartmouth
- 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 weekdays leaves at 05:10 (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 19:45. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 3 bus cost?
Stagecoach South West's published fares on the 3: adult single £1.90 to £3.00, adult return £2.80 to £7.80, child single £1.30 to £3.00, child return £2.00 to £5.20. 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.