3 The Square ↔ Retail Market
Operated by Fords Coaches. First bus 09:15, last bus 13:30. 2 journeys on weekdays.
Timetable
Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.
| 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 |
Route map
All stops on route 3
3 towards Retail Market
- 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 The Square
- 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
Service history & registered changes
- 🆕 Registered effective 29 Aug 2026 Operating between Guildford, Friary Bus Station and Bellfields, Hazel Avenue given service number 3 effective from 29 August 2026. To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. 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 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 weekdays 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 the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.