3A Eastbourne Town Centre Gildredge Road ↔ Foot of Beachy Head (nr) Meads
Operated by Stagecoach South East. First bus 05:50, last bus 19:16. 31 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.
| Railway Station (Stop R1) | 05:50 | 06:20 | 06:50 | 07:20 | 07:55 | 08:30 | 08:40 | 09:05 | 09:40 | 10:35 | 11:35 | 12:35 | 13:35 | 16:00 | 16:40 | 17:20 |
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| St Vincents Place (adj) | 05:53 | 06:23 | 06:53 | 07:23 | 07:58 | 08:33 | 08:43 | 09:08 | 09:43 | 10:38 | 11:38 | 12:38 | 13:38 | 16:03 | 16:43 | 17:23 |
| Foot of Beachy Head (nr) | 06:00 | 06:30 | 07:00 | 07:30 | 08:05 | 08:40 | 08:48 | 09:15 | 09:50 | 10:45 | 11:45 | 12:45 | 13:45 | 16:10 | 16:50 | 17:30 |
Route map
All stops on route 3A
3A towards Foot of Beachy Head (nr) Meads
- Railway Station (Stop R1) Eastbourne Town Centre
- Library (opp) Eastbourne Town Centre
- Catholic Church (adj) Eastbourne
- Saffrons Park (opp) Meads
- Town Hall (opp) Eastbourne Town Centre
- Naomi Close (opp) Meads
- St Vincents Place (adj) Meads
- Hillbrow (opp) Meads
- Chesterfield Road (adj) Meads
- St John's Road (before) Meads
- All Saints (o/s) Meads
- Edensor Road (opp) Meads
- Rowsley Road (opp) Meads
- Foot of Beachy Head (nr) Meads
3A towards Eastbourne Town Centre Gildredge Road
- Foot of Beachy Head (nr) Meads
- Hospital Gardens (o/s) Meads
- The Ship (opp) Meads
- All Saints (o/s) Meads
- Dalton Road (opp) Meads
- St John's Road (opp) Meads
- Hillbrow (adj) Meads
- St Vincents Place (opp) Meads
- Naomi Close (adj) Meads
- Saffrons Park (adj) Meads
- Catholic Church (opp) Eastbourne
- Calverley Walk (adj) Eastbourne Town Centre
- Gildredge Road (arrivals) Eastbourne Town Centre
Service history & registered changes
- 🆕 Registered effective 7 Jun 2026 Operating between Canterbury and Maidstone given service number 3A / X3 effective from 07 June 2026. To amend Timetable.
- 🆕 Registered effective 12 Apr 2026 Operating between Eastbourne Town Centre and Meads given service number 3A / 3 effective from 12 April 2026. To amend Timetable.
- 🆕 Registered effective 21 Sept 2025 Operating between Eastbourne Town Centre and Meads given service number 3A / 3 effective from 21 September 2025. To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 3A bus?
The first 3A departure on weekdays leaves at 05:50 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 3A bus?
The last 3A on weekdays leaves its first stop at 19:16. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 3A bus cost?
The 3A 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 East day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 3A bus?
The 3A is operated by Stagecoach South East.
Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.