A3 Accrington circular via Barnfield, Hillock Vale
Operated by Pilkingtonbus. First bus 09:18, last bus 17:58. 9 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different A3? 6 other bus routes are numbered A3 elsewhere in the UK — see every A3 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 09:18 | 10:18 | 11:18 | 12:18 | 13:18 | 14:18 | 16:18 | 17:28 | 17:58 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bus Station (Stand 7) | 09:18 | 10:18 | 11:18 | 12:18 | 13:18 | 14:18 | 16:18 | 17:28 | 17:58 |
| Rail Station (opp) | 09:20 | 10:20 | 11:20 | 12:20 | 13:20 | 14:20 | 16:20 | 17:30 | 18:00 |
| Beech Street (by) | 09:26 | 10:26 | 11:26 | 12:26 | 13:26 | 14:26 | 16:26 | 17:36 | 18:06 |
| Moss Hall Road (by) | 09:33 | 10:33 | 11:33 | 12:33 | 13:33 | 14:33 | 16:33 | 17:43 | 18:13 |
| Bus Station (Stand 11) | 09:39 | 10:39 | 11:39 | 12:39 | 13:39 | 14:39 | 16:39 | 17:49 | 18:19 |
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 A3
Pilkingtonbus listed singles and day returns on this route for adults, children and young people when it last published its fares.
Adult Return · Adult Single · Adult Single Cap · New Adult Single · New U12 Single
…and 12 more tickets on this route.
Ticket types come from Pilkingtonbus's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 8 January 2025 — over a year ago, so what is sold today may differ. That dataset lists what's sold, not what it costs, so check prices with Pilkingtonbus.
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 Pilkingtonbus 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.
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 towards Bus Station: 11 journeys, first 08:03
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 towards Bus Station: 11 journeys, first 08:03
Route map
All stops on route A3
A3 towards Bus Station
All 24 stops
- Bus Station (Stand 7) Accrington
- Rail Station (opp) Accrington
- Inspire (opp) Accrington
- Paradise Street (by) Accrington
- Market (by) Accrington
- Adelaide Street (by) Accrington
- Beech Street (by) Accrington
- Barnfield Street (by) Barnfield
- Garfield Street (by) Barnfield
- Plantation Street (by) Hillock Vale
- Bradford Street (by) Barnfield
- Stanley Street (by) Barnfield
- Alice Street (by) Hillock Vale
- Manor Street (by) Hillock Vale
- William Street (by) Hillock Vale
- Moss Hall Road (by) Laneside
- Thorneyholme Road (by) Laneside
- Ribblesdale Drive (opp) Laneside
- Hawksworth Road (opp) Laneside
- Marlborough Road (by) Laneside
- Haywood Road (opp) Laneside
- Victoria Hospital (o/s) Accrington
- Argyle Street (opp) Accrington
- Bus Station (Stand 11) Accrington
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first A3 bus?
The first A3 departure on weekdays leaves at 09:18 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last A3 bus?
The last A3 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:58. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the A3 bus cost?
The A3 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. Pilkingtonbus day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the A3 bus?
The A3 is operated by Pilkingtonbus.
Timetable data from Pilkingtonbus via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (North West England feed). Pilkingtonbus last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 27 August 2026. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.