3 West Bromwich Bus Station ↔ Merry Hill Bus Station
Operated by Carolean Coaches. First bus 08:45, last bus 22:45. 39 journeys on weekdays.
💷 Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 —
check with Carolean Coaches whether this route takes part.
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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.
towards Merry Hill Bus Station · Monday to Friday towards Merry Hill Bus Station · Saturday towards Merry Hill Bus Station · Sunday towards West Bromwich Bus Station · Monday to Friday towards West Bromwich Bus Station · Saturday towards West Bromwich Bus Station · Sunday
| West Bromwich Bus Station (Stand C) | 08:45 | 09:45 | 10:45 | 11:45 | 12:45 | 13:45 | 14:45 | 15:45 | 16:45 | 17:45 | 18:45 | 19:45 | 19:45 | 20:45 | 20:45 | 21:45 | 21:45 | 22:45 | 22:45 |
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| Oldbury Interchange (Stop OE) | 08:52 | 09:52 | 10:52 | 11:52 | 12:52 | 13:52 | 14:52 | 15:52 | 16:52 | 17:52 | 18:52 | 19:52 | 19:52 | 20:52 | 20:52 | 21:52 | 21:52 | 22:52 | 22:52 |
| Windsor Road (adj) | 09:04 | 10:04 | 11:04 | 12:04 | 13:04 | 14:04 | 15:04 | 16:04 | 17:04 | 18:04 | 19:04 | 20:03 | 20:03 | 21:03 | 21:03 | 22:03 | 22:03 | 23:03 | 23:03 |
| Sainsburys (Stop BD) | 09:11 | 10:11 | 11:11 | 12:11 | 13:11 | 14:11 | 15:11 | 16:11 | 17:11 | 18:11 | 19:11 | 20:09 | 20:09 | 21:09 | 21:09 | 22:09 | 22:09 | 23:09 | 23:09 |
| Highland Road (opposite) | 09:22 | 10:22 | 11:22 | 12:22 | 13:22 | 14:22 | 15:22 | 16:22 | 17:22 | 18:22 | 19:22 | 20:20 | 20:20 | 21:20 | 21:20 | 22:20 | 22:20 | · | · |
| Merry Hill Bus Station (Stand F) | 09:35 | 10:35 | 11:35 | 12:35 | 13:35 | 14:35 | 15:35 | 16:35 | 17:35 | 18:35 | 19:34 | 20:32 | 20:32 | 21:32 | 21:32 | 22:32 | 22:32 | · | · |
Route map
All stops on route 3
3 towards Merry Hill Bus Station
- West Bromwich Bus Station (Stand C) West Bromwich
- Cambridge Street (opp) Lamberts End
- Bowater Street (opp) Lamberts End
- Margaret Street (opp) Lamberts End
- Caroline Street (opp) Lamberts End
- Sandwell & Dudley Station (adj) Oldbury
- Brandon Way (opp) Lamberts End
- Century Road (Stop OQ) Oldbury
- Sandwell Council House (opposite) Oldbury
- Oldbury Interchange (Stop OE) Oldbury
- Eel Street (after) Oldbury
- Oldbury Sports Centre (opp) Rounds Green
- Alston Road (before) Rounds Green
- Wallace Road (opp) Lion Farm
- Martley Road (opp) Lion Farm
- Arley Close (adj) Lion Farm
- Wolverley Crescent (adj) Lion Farm
- Martley Road (opp) Lion Farm
- Shelsley Avenue (opp) Whiteheath Gate
- Lovett Avenue (opp) Whiteheath Gate
- Throne Road Shops (adj) Lion Farm
- Throne Close (adj) Portway
- Four Ways (after) Portway
- Charles Avenue (adj) Portway
- Windsor Road (adj) Portway
- Stuart Road (adj) Rowley Regis
- Church Road (adj) Rowley Regis
- Church Road (adj) Rowley Regis
- Bell End (adj) Rowley Regis
- Carlyle Road (adjacent) Blackheath
- Darby Street (near) Blackheath
- Sainsburys (Stop BD) Blackheath
- Regis Road (opp) Blackheath
- Holly Road (adj) Blackheath
- Yew Tree Lane (opp) Old Hill
- Rowley Regis Cemetery (opp) Brickhouse Farm
- Garratts Lane (after) Brickhouse Farm
- Fallowfield Road (opp) Brickhouse Farm
- Cornfield Road (adj) Brickhouse Farm
- Knowle Road (before) Brickhouse Farm
- Westley Works (opp) Brickhouse Farm
- Knowle Road (opp) Brickhouse Farm
- Powke Lane (after) Brickhouse Farm
- Cox's Lane (adjacent) Brickhouse Farm
- Tinsley Avenue (adj) Haden Hill
- Highland Road (opposite) Old Hill
- Lawrence Lane (adj) Haden Hill
- Spinners End Drive (after) Cradley Heath
- Tesco (opp) Cradley Heath
- Central Market Hall (adjacent) Cradley Heath
- By Pass (after) Cradley Heath
- New Village (opp) Dudley Wood
- Thompson Close (opp) Saltwells
- Dalvine Road (opp) Saltwells
- Birch Coppice (adj) Saltwells
- Victoria Road (adj) Quarry Bank
- Coppice Rise Quarry Bank
- Two Woods Lane (adj) Merry Hill
- Merry Hill Bus Station (Stand F) Merry Hill
3 towards West Bromwich Bus Station
- Two Woods Lane (opp) Merry Hill
- Merry Hill Bus Station (Stand F) Merry Hill
- Victoria Road (opposite) Quarry Bank
- Coppice Rise (adjacent) Quarry Bank
- Birch Coppice Saltwells
- Thompson Close (adj) Saltwells
- Dalvine Road (adj) Saltwells
- New Village (adj) Dudley Wood
- Central Market Hall (opposite) Cradley Heath
- By Pass (before) Cradley Heath
- Tesco (before) Cradley Heath
- Spinners End Drive (before) Cradley Heath
- Lawrence Lane (opp) Haden Hill
- Tinsley Avenue (opp) Haden Hill
- Highland Road (adjacent) Old Hill
- Cox's Lane (opp) Brickhouse Farm
- Ash Street (opposite) Old Hill
- Powke Lane (before) Brickhouse Farm
- Westley Works (adj) Brickhouse Farm
- Knowle Road (after) Brickhouse Farm
- Knowle Road (adj) Brickhouse Farm
- Cornfield Road (opp) Brickhouse Farm
- Fallowfield Road (adj) Brickhouse Farm
- Rowley Regis Cemetery (adj) Brickhouse Farm
- Garratts Lane (before) Brickhouse Farm
- Holly Road (opp) Blackheath
- Yew Tree Lane (adj) Old Hill
- Regis Road (adj) Blackheath
- Oldbury Road (Stop BA) Blackheath
- Carlyle Road (before) Blackheath
- Bell End (opp) Rowley Regis
- Church Road (opp) Rowley Regis
- Stuart Road (opp) Rowley Regis
- Charles Avenue (opp) Portway
- Windsor Road (before) Portway
- Four Ways (before) Portway
- Four Ways (after) Portway
- Throne Road Shops (opp) Lion Farm
- Throne Close (opp) Portway
- Lovett Avenue (adj) Whiteheath Gate
- Wolverley Crescent (opp) Lion Farm
- Martley Road (near) Lion Farm
- Arley Close (opp) Lion Farm
- Martley Road (adj) Lion Farm
- Wallace Road (adj) Lion Farm
- Oldbury Sports Centre (adj) Rounds Green
- Alston Road (after) Rounds Green
- Eel Street (before) Oldbury
- Oldbury Interchange (Stop OD) Oldbury
- Sandwell Council House (adjacent) Oldbury
- Century Road (Stop OH) Oldbury
- Sandwell & Dudley Station (opp) Oldbury
- Brandon Way (adj) Lamberts End
- Caroline Street (adj) Lamberts End
- Margaret Street (adj) Lamberts End
- Cambridge Street (adj) Lamberts End
- Bowater Street (adj) Lamberts End
- Victoria Street (adj) Lamberts End
- West Bromwich Bus Station (Stand C) West Bromwich
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.
- ❌ Withdrawn effective 29 Jul 2026 Operating between South Circular Road, Coatbridge and South Circular Road, Coatbridge given service number 3 effective from 29 July 2026.
- ❌ Withdrawn effective 29 Jul 2026 Operating between South Circular Road, Coatbridge and Marnoch Drive, Glenboig given service number 3 effective from 29 July 2026.
- 🆕 Registered effective 29 Jul 2026 From: Glenbole To: Kirkshaws Via: Coatbridge Name or No.: 3 Service type: Normal Stopping / Hail & Ride Effective date: 29 July 2026 Other details: Monday to Saturday
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
OldburyWest BromwichMerry HillHaden HillLamberts EndOld HillBrickhouse FarmCradley HeathBlackheathQuarry BankRounds GreenRowley Regis
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 3 bus?
The first 3 departure on weekdays leaves at 08:45 (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 22:45. 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). Carolean 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 Carolean Coaches.
Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.