3 Tillingham to Chelmsford via Danbury, Great Baddow
Operated by Fords Coaches. First bus 09:15, last bus 13:30. 2 journeys on Fridays. 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 | 09:15 |
|---|---|
| The Square (opp) | 09:15 |
| The Kings Head (o/s) | 09:21 |
| Down Hall (opp) | 09:22 |
| Woodyards (adj) | 09:24 |
| St Peter's Court (near) | 09:26 |
| Main Road (opp) | 09:30 |
| The Star (o/s) | 09:34 |
| Mayland Mill (opp) | 09:38 |
| Post Office (opp) | 09:45 |
| The Red Lion (o/s) | 09:51 |
| St Stephens Road (adj) | 09:55 |
| Purleigh Village Hall (o/s) | 10:00 |
| Goat House Lane (adj) | 10:05 |
| Retail Market (Stop 1) | 10:30 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. 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
Fords Coaches listed singles and day returns on this route for adults when it last published its fares.
Adult Return · Adult Single
Ticket types come from Fords Coaches' own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 9 March 2023 — over 3 years ago, so what is sold today may differ. That dataset lists what's sold, not what it costs, so check prices with Fords Coaches.
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 Fords Coaches before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Christmas Eve — Thursday, 24 December 2026 towards Chelmsford: 1 journey, first 09:15 towards Tillingham: 1 journey, first 13:30
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 towards Chelmsford: 1 journey, first 09:15 towards Tillingham: 1 journey, first 13:30
Route map
All stops on route 3
3 towards Chelmsford
All 42 stops
- The Square (opp) Tillingham
- Swan residential home (o/s) Tillingham
- St Peter's Court (adj) Tillingham
- The Kings Head (o/s) Bradwell-on-Sea
- Down Hall (opp) Bradwell-on-Sea
- Woodyards (adj) Bradwell-on-Sea
- St Peter's Court (near) Tillingham
- Wick Cottages (o/s) Tillingham
- Main Road (opp) St Lawrence
- The Star (o/s) Steeple
- Canney Road (opp) Steeple
- Mayland Mill (opp) Mayland
- Post Office (opp) Maylandsea
- The Drive (opp) Mayland
- School (opp) Latchingdon
- The Red Lion (o/s) Latchingdon
- Garage (opp) Latchingdon
- Palepit Corner (W-bound) Cold Norton
- Post Office (o/s) Cold Norton
- The Norton (o/s) Cold Norton
- St Stephens Road (adj) Cold Norton
- Latchingdon Road (opp) Cold Norton
- Purleigh Village Hall (o/s) Purleigh
- Post Office (adj) Purleigh
- Spar Lane (opp) Purleigh
- Goat House Lane (adj) Hazeleigh
- Oak Corner (NW-bound) Woodham Mortimer
- Runsell Green (opp) Danbury
- The Avenue (adj) Danbury
- Eves Corner (NW-bound) Danbury
- The Griffin (opp) Danbury
- The Spinney (o/s) Danbury
- The Bell (opp) Danbury
- Danbury Palace (o/s) Danbury
- Hulls Lane (adj) Sandon
- Old Boarding School (opp) Sandon
- Brick Kiln Road (adj) Sandon
- Molrams Lane (adj) Great Baddow
- Manor Farm Shop (opp) Great Baddow
- Army & Navy (NW-bound) Chelmsford
- Parkway (Stop G) Chelmsford City Centre
- Retail Market (Stop 1) Chelmsford City Centre
3 towards Tillingham
All 42 stops
- Retail Market (Stop 1) Chelmsford City Centre
- Parkway (Stop Ea) Chelmsford City Centre
- Army & Navy (SE-bound) Chelmsford
- Manor Farm Shop (o/s) Great Baddow
- Molrams Lane (opp) Great Baddow
- Brick Kiln Road (opp) Sandon
- Old Boarding School (o/s) Sandon
- Hulls Lane (opp) Sandon
- Danbury Palace (opp) Danbury
- The Bell (o/s) Danbury
- The Memorial (adj) Danbury
- The Griffin (o/s) Danbury
- Eves Corner (E-bound) Danbury
- The Avenue (opp) Danbury
- Runsell Green (adj) Danbury
- The Royal Oak (o/s) Woodham Mortimer
- Goat House Lane (opp) Hazeleigh
- Spar Lane (adj) Purleigh
- Post Office (opp) Purleigh
- Purleigh Village Hall (opp) Purleigh
- Latchingdon Road (adj) Cold Norton
- St Stephens Road (opp) Cold Norton
- The Norton (opp) Cold Norton
- Post Office (opp) Cold Norton
- Palepit Corner (E-bound) Cold Norton
- Garage (o/s) Latchingdon
- The Red Lion (opp) Latchingdon
- School (o/s) Latchingdon
- The Drive (adj) Mayland
- Post Office (opp) Maylandsea
- Mayland Mill (o/s) Mayland
- Canney Road (adj) Steeple
- The Star (opp) Steeple
- Main Road (adj) St Lawrence
- Wick Cottages (opp) Tillingham
- St Peter's Court (adj) Tillingham
- Woodyards (opp) Bradwell-on-Sea
- Down Hall (o/s) Bradwell-on-Sea
- The Kings Head (opp) Bradwell-on-Sea
- St Peter's Court (opp) Tillingham
- Swan residential home (opp) Tillingham
- The Square (adj) Tillingham
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 3 bus?
The first 3 departure on Fridays leaves at 09:15 (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 Fridays leaves its first stop at 13:30. 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). Fords Coaches 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 Fords Coaches.
Timetable data from Fords Coaches via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South East England feed). Fords Coaches last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 14 July 2026. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.