A3 Accrington ↔ Bus Station

Operated by Pilkingtonbus. First bus 08:03, last bus 17:58. 11 journeys on weekdays.

The A3 is confirmed in the national fare cap — single fares cost at most £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Source: GOV.UK. Details →

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.

A3 towards Bus Station — Monday to Friday (11 journeys)
Bus Station (Stand 7) 08:0309:1810:1811:1812:1813:1814:1815:1816:1817:2817:58
Rail Station (opp) 08:0509:2010:2011:2012:2013:2014:2015:2016:2017:3018:00
Beech Street (by) 08:1109:2610:2611:2612:2613:2614:2615:2616:2617:3618:06
Moss Hall Road (by) 08:1809:3310:3311:3312:3313:3314:3315:3316:3317:4318:13
Bus Station (Stand 11) 08:2409:3910:3911:3912:3913:3914:3915:3916:3917:4918:19

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All stops on route A3

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Frequently asked questions

What time is the first A3 bus?

The first A3 departure on weekdays leaves at 08:03 (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 the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.