3 Fordhouses to Castlecroft via Dunstall, Wolverhampton
Operated by National Express West Midlands. First bus 05:19, last bus 23:22. 94 journeys on weekdays. Today, a Sunday: first 09:22, last 23:21. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 3? 115 other bus routes are numbered 3 elsewhere in the UK — see every 3 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 09:00 | 09:36 | 10:36 | 11:36 | 12:36 | 13:36 | 14:36 | 15:36 | 16:36 | 17:36 | 18:41 | 19:41 | 20:41 | 21:41 | 22:41 |
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| Stafford Road (before) | · | 09:36 | 10:36 | 11:36 | 12:36 | 13:36 | 14:36 | 15:36 | 16:36 | 17:36 | 18:41 | 19:41 | 20:41 | 21:41 | 22:41 |
| Greenwood Road (after) | · | 09:47 | 10:47 | 11:47 | 12:47 | 13:47 | 14:47 | 15:47 | 16:47 | 17:47 | 18:50 | 19:50 | 20:50 | 21:50 | 22:50 |
| University of Wolverhampton (Stop AD) | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:01 | 20:01 | 21:01 | 22:01 | 23:01 |
| Finchfield Gardens (opp) | 09:08 | 10:08 | 11:08 | 12:08 | 13:08 | 14:08 | 15:08 | 16:08 | 17:08 | 18:08 | 19:09 | 20:09 | 21:09 | 22:09 | 23:09 |
| Castlecroft Road (adj) | 09:17 | 10:17 | 11:17 | 12:17 | 13:17 | 14:17 | 15:17 | 16:17 | 17:17 | 18:15 | 19:16 | 20:16 | 21:16 | 22:16 | 23:16 |
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
National Express West Midlands publishes singles, day tickets and season tickets on this route for adults, children, students and older passengers.
Adult nBUS · Child nBUS · Group nBUS · Adult Single · Child Single
…and 69 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 National Express West Midlands's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 14 July 2026. That dataset lists what's sold, not what it costs, so check prices with National Express West Midlands.
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 National Express West Midlands 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 Castlecroft
All 38 stops
- Stafford Road (before) Fordhouses
- Greenfield Lane (adj) Fordhouses
- Springfield Lane (adj) Fordhouses
- Stafford Road (after) Fordhouses
- Redhurst Drive (opp) Wobaston
- Upton Green (adjacent) Wobaston
- Sandon Road (adj) Wobaston
- St Annes Road (opp) Oxley
- Three Tuns Lane (adj) Oxley
- Barrington Close (adj) Oxley
- Lodge Road (opp) Oxley
- Greenwood Road (after) Oxley
- Polish Church (opp) Dunstall
- Bushbury Lane (adj) Dunstall
- Gorsebrook Road (opp) Dunstall
- Five Ways (adj) Dunstall
- Five Ways (after) Dunstall
- Oxley Street (adj) Dunstall
- Molineux Stadium (adj) Wolverhampton
- University of Wolverhampton (Stop AD) Wolverhampton
- Art Gallery (Stop BB) Wolverhampton
- Red Lion Street (Stop BE) Wolverhampton
- Fold St Car Park (Stop BG) Wolverhampton
- St Marks Church (adjacent) Wolverhampton
- Lord Street (adj) Merridale
- Crawford Road (opp) Merridale
- Merridale Lane (opp) Merridale
- Aspen Way (adj) Merridale
- Bantock House Museum (adj) Merridale
- Finchfield Gardens (opp) Merridale
- Coppice Road (adj) Finchfield
- White Oak Drive (adj) Finchfield
- Broughton Road (opp) Finchfield
- Brantley Avenue (opp) Finchfield
- Castlecroft Gardens (adj) Finchfield
- Bhylls Lane (adj) Castlecroft
- Windmill Lane (after) Castlecroft
- Castlecroft Road (adj) Castlecroft
3 towards Fordhouses
All 39 stops
- Castlecroft Road (adj) Castlecroft
- Ashenden Rise (adj) Castlecroft
- Wood Bank Road (adj) Castlecroft
- Bhylls Lane (opp) Castlecroft
- Castlecroft Gardens (opp) Finchfield
- Brantley Avenue (adj) Finchfield
- Broughton Road (adj) Finchfield
- White Oak Drive (opp) Finchfield
- Coppice Road Finchfield
- Finchfield Gardens (adj) Merridale
- Bantock House Museum (opp) Merridale
- Aspen Way (opp) Merridale
- Merridale Lane (adj) Merridale
- Crawford Road (adj) Merridale
- Compton Road (adj) Wolverhampton
- Ring Road (Stop CQ) Wolverhampton
- Wulfrun Centre (Stop CF) Wolverhampton
- Tower Street (Stop AS1) Wolverhampton
- Princess Street (Stop AW) Wolverhampton
- University of Wolverhampton (Stop AB) Wolverhampton
- Molineux Stadium (opp) Wolverhampton
- Oxley Street (opp) Dunstall
- Five Ways (before) Dunstall
- Five Ways (opp) Dunstall
- Gorsebrook Road (adj) Dunstall
- Bushbury Lane (opp) Dunstall
- Polish Church (adj) Dunstall
- Greenwood Road (before) Oxley
- Lodge Road (adj) Oxley
- Barrington Close (opp) Oxley
- Three Tuns Lane (opp) Oxley
- St Annes Road (adj) Oxley
- Pendeford High School (adj) Wobaston
- Harrowby Road (opp) Wobaston
- Upton Green (opposite) Wobaston
- Redhurst Drive (adj) Wobaston
- Stafford Road (adjacent) Fordhouses
- Springfield Lane (opp) Fordhouses
- Stafford Road (before) Fordhouses
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 3 bus?
The first 3 departure on weekdays leaves at 05:19 (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 23:22. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 3 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). National Express West Midlands 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 National Express West Midlands.
Timetable data from National Express West Midlands via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (West Midlands feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.