C3 Cranfield University to Central Milton Keynes via Marston Moretaine, Middleton
Operated by Uno. First bus 06:30, last bus 17:30. 12 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £3.00 to £5.10 — more.
Wanted a different C3? 10 other bus routes are numbered C3 elsewhere in the UK — see every C3 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 06:30 | 08:30 | 10:30 | 12:30 | 14:30 | 16:30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranfield University Main Gate (N-bound) | 06:30 | 08:30 | 10:30 | 12:30 | 14:30 | 16:30 |
| Cranfield Innovation Centre (opp) | 06:33 | 08:33 | 10:33 | 12:33 | 14:33 | 16:33 |
| Crane Way (E-bound) | 06:40 | 08:40 | 10:40 | 12:40 | 14:40 | 16:40 |
| Tylecote Close (opp) | 06:50 | 08:50 | 10:50 | 12:50 | 14:50 | 16:50 |
| Shops (o/s) | 06:55 | 08:55 | 10:55 | 12:55 | 14:55 | 16:55 |
| Burney Drive (S-bound) | 07:00 | 09:00 | 11:00 | 13:00 | 15:00 | 17:00 |
| Glebe Farm School | 07:03 | 09:03 | 11:03 | 13:03 | 15:03 | 17:03 |
| Kingston District Centre (o/s) | 07:10 | 09:10 | 11:10 | 13:10 | 15:10 | 17:10 |
| Noon Layer Drive (NW-bound) | 07:15 | 09:15 | 11:15 | 13:15 | 15:15 | 17:15 |
| The Point (Stop G4) | 07:21 | 09:21 | 11:21 | 13:21 | 15:21 | 17:21 |
| Central Railway Station (Stop Y1) | 07:25 | 09:25 | 11:25 | 13:25 | 15:25 | 17:25 |
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 C3
Adult single £3.00 to £5.10 · Adult return £5.50 to £9.70 · Child single £2.40 to £4.10 · Child return £2.40 to £4.10
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £1.50 | Cranfield Village | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £3.80 | £3.80 | Marston Moretaine | ||
| £4.80 | £4.80 | £3.80 | Brogborough | |
| £5.10 | £5.10 | £4.80 | £3.00 | Milton Keynes |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Cranfield University/Innovation Ctr.
Uno's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 30 September 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same; singles published above £3.00 cost at most £3.00 if the route takes part in the England fare cap. Fares change — check with Uno before you travel.
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 Uno before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, 28 December and New Year's Eve. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- New Year's Day — Friday, 1 January 2027 towards Central Milton Keynes: 4 journeys, first 09:00 towards Cranfield University: 4 journeys, first 10:00
Route map
All stops on route C3
C3 towards Central Milton Keynes
All 39 stops
- Cranfield University Main Gate (N-bound) Cranfield University
- Technology Park (opp) Cranfield University
- Cranfield Innovation Centre (opp) Cranfield University
- Lodge Road (opp) Cranfield
- Townsend Close (adj) Cranfield
- War Memorial (opp) Cranfield
- Cross Keys (adj) Cranfield
- Millfield Close (adj) Cranfield
- Longborns (adj) Cranfield
- Crane Way (E-bound) Cranfield
- Vale Court (opp) Cranfield
- Chandlers Close (opp) Marston Moretaine
- Tylecote Close (opp) Marston Moretaine
- The Bell (adj) Marston Moretaine
- Manor Road (adj) Marston Moretaine
- Howes Drive (adj) Marston Moretaine
- Shops (o/s) Brogborough
- Burney Drive (S-bound) Eagle Farm
- Robinson Crescent Eagle Farm
- Claridge Crescent Eagle Farm
- Glebe Farm School Eagle Farm
- Donegan Close Eagle Farm
- Kingston Roundabout West (Westbound) Kingston
- Lasborough Road (Westbound) Kingston
- Kingston District Centre (o/s) Kingston
- Leominster Gate (o/s) Monkston
- Tewkesbury Lane (o/s) Monkston
- Oakgrove Roundabout South (Northbound) Monkston
- Oakgrove Roundabout North (N-bound) Middleton
- Noon Layer Drive (NW-bound) Middleton
- Woolstone Roundabout West (W-bound) Woolstone
- Pattison Lane (W-bound) Woolstone
- Glebe Roundabout west (westbound) Campbell Park
- Enmore Roundabout west (westbound) Campbell Park
- Theatre District (Stop B4) Central Milton Keynes
- The Point (Stop G4) Central Milton Keynes
- Central Business Exchange (Stop R4) Central Milton Keynes
- Santander House (Stop X4) Central Milton Keynes
- Central Railway Station (Stop Y1) Central Milton Keynes
C3 towards Cranfield University
All 41 stops
- Central Railway Station (Stop Z1) Central Milton Keynes
- Central Business Exchange (Stop Q3) Central Milton Keynes
- The Point (Stop G3) Central Milton Keynes
- Theatre District (Stop B3) Central Milton Keynes
- Enmore Roundabout west (eastbound) Campbell Park
- Glebe Roundabout west (eastbound) Campbell Park
- Pattison Lane (E-bound) Woolstone
- Woolstone Roundabout West (Eastbound) Woolstone
- Noon Layer Drive (SE-bound) Middleton
- Oakgrove Roundabout North (S-bound) Middleton
- Oakgrove Roundabout South (Southbound) Monkston
- Tewkesbury Lane (opp) Monkston
- Leominster Gate (opp) Monkston
- Brinklow Roundabout West (Eastbound) Brinklow
- Kingston District Centre (o/s) Kingston
- Brinklow Roundabout North (Southbound) Brinklow
- Lasborough Road (Eastbound) Kingston
- Donegan Close Eagle Farm
- Payne Road Eagle Farm
- Claridge Crescent Eagle Farm
- Robinson Crescent Eagle Farm
- Burney Drive (N-bound) Eagle Farm
- Shops (opp) Brogborough
- Moreteyne Park (o/s) Marston Moretaine
- Village Hall (adj) Marston Moretaine
- Watson Way (adj) Marston Moretaine
- Oat Piece (adj) Marston Moretaine
- Tylecote Close (adj) Marston Moretaine
- Chandlers Close (adj) Marston Moretaine
- Vale Court (adj) Cranfield
- Crane Way (W-bound) Cranfield
- Longborns (opp) Cranfield
- Millfield Close (opp) Cranfield
- Cross Keys (opp) Cranfield
- War Memorial (adj) Cranfield
- Townsend Close (opp) Cranfield
- Lodge Road (adj) Cranfield
- Cranfield Innovation Centre (o/s) Cranfield University
- Martell House (Near) Cranfield University
- Technology Park (adj) Cranfield University
- Cranfield University Main Gate (N-bound) Cranfield University
Service registration & registered changes
- New service effective 30 August 2026 Monday to Saturday
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PF0001449/113 · Changes in Central Bedfordshire Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first C3 bus?
The first C3 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:30 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last C3 bus?
The last C3 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:30. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the C3 bus cost?
Uno's published fares on the C3: adult single £3.00 to £5.10, adult return £5.50 to £9.70, child single £2.40 to £4.10, child return £2.40 to £4.10. Singles published above £3.00 cost at most £3.00 if the C3 takes part in the England fare cap. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Uno day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the C3 bus?
The C3 is operated by Uno.
Timetable data from Uno via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South East England feed). Uno last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 25 September 2026. Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PF0001449/113. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.