A3 Waltham Abbey to Sewardstone
Operated by Central Connect. First bus 08:50, last bus 15:00. 14 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £2.50 — more.
Wanted a different A3? 6 other bus routes are numbered A3 elsewhere in the UK — see every A3 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 08:50 | 09:50 | 10:50 | 11:50 | 12:50 | 13:50 | 14:50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quaker Lane (E-bound) | 08:50 | 09:50 | 10:50 | 11:50 | 12:50 | 13:50 | 14:50 |
| Freddies (opp) | 08:55 | 09:55 | 10:55 | 11:55 | 12:55 | 13:55 | 14:55 |
| Lee Valley Campsite (inside) | 08:58 | 09:58 | 10:58 | 11:58 | 12:58 | 13:58 | 14:58 |
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.
Fares on the A3
Adult single £2.50
The same for any journey on the A3, however far you go.
Transport Made Simple's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 4 September 2026. Fares change — check with Central Connect before you travel.
Tickets on the A3
Central Connect publishes singles on this route for adults and young people.
U19 Single · Adult Single
Ticket types come from Central Connect's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 7 September 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Central Connect.
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 Central Connect before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas 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.
Route map
All stops on route A3
A3 towards Sewardstone
All 13 stops
- Quaker Lane (E-bound) Waltham Abbey
- Sun Street (adj) Waltham Abbey
- The Sultan (opp) Waltham Abbey
- Cartersfield (opp) Waltham Abbey
- Beechfield Walk (opp) Waltham Abbey
- Sainsburys Rdbt (S-bound) Waltham Abbey
- Old Gunpowder Works (near) Waltham Abbey
- Avey Lane (adj) Waltham Abbey
- The Plough (opp) Sewardstone
- Freddies (opp) Sewardstone
- Chapel Field Nursery (opp) Sewardstone
- Woodland Stables (opp) Sewardstone
- Lee Valley Campsite (inside) Sewardstone
A3 towards Waltham Abbey
All 12 stops
- Lee Valley Campsite (inside) Sewardstone
- Woodland Stables (o/s) Sewardstone
- Chapel Field Nursery (o/s) Sewardstone
- Freddies (adj) Sewardstone
- The Plough (o/s) Sewardstone
- Avey Lane (opp) Waltham Abbey
- Sainsburys Rdbt (N-bound) Waltham Abbey
- Beechfield Walk (adj) Waltham Abbey
- Cartersfield (adj) Waltham Abbey
- The Sultan (o/s) Waltham Abbey
- Foxes Parade (N-bound) Waltham Abbey
- Quaker Lane (W-bound) Waltham Abbey
Service registration & registered changes
- New service effective 26 July 2026 Weekday service.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PF2006130/97 · Changes in Essex County Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first A3 bus?
The first A3 departure on weekdays leaves at 08:50 (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 15:00. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the A3 bus cost?
Central Connect's published fares on the A3: adult single £2.50. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Central Connect 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 Central Connect.
Timetable data from Central Connect via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South East England feed). Central Connect last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 15 September 2026. Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PF2006130/97. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.