RA3 Watford circular via Heathrow Airport
Operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley. First bus 04:07, last bus 22:58. 20 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £3.00 — more.
Night bus — overnight departures 04:07–06:55. Every night. Nights are the night you set out on, so a 01:30 bus on Saturday morning counts as Friday. All night buses.
| Stop | 04:07 | 05:12 | 05:53 | 06:45 | 07:45 | 08:52 | 09:56 | 10:59 | 11:59 | 12:59 | 13:59 | 14:57 | 16:04 | 17:04 | 18:04 | 19:13 | 20:21 | 21:13 | 22:08 | 22:58 |
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| Watford Junction Railway Station (o/s) | 04:07 | 05:12 | 05:53 | 06:45 | 07:45 | 08:52 | 09:56 | 10:59 | 11:59 | 12:59 | 13:59 | 14:57 | 16:04 | 17:04 | 18:04 | 19:13 | 20:21 | 21:13 | 22:08 | 22:58 |
| Town Hall (Stop W) | 04:10 | 05:15 | 05:57 | 06:49 | 07:50 | 08:57 | 10:01 | 11:03 | 12:03 | 13:03 | 14:03 | 15:02 | 16:09 | 17:09 | 18:09 | 19:17 | 20:25 | 21:16 | 22:11 | 23:01 |
| Heathrow Terminal 2 (Stops 11-12) | 04:40 | 05:45 | 06:44 | 07:44 | 08:44 | 09:49 | 10:49 | 11:49 | 12:49 | 13:49 | 14:49 | 15:49 | 16:59 | 17:59 | 18:59 | 19:59 | 20:59 | 21:49 | 22:44 | 23:34 |
| Heathrow Terminal 3 (Stops 7-8) | 04:50 | 05:55 | 06:55 | 07:55 | 08:55 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:10 | 18:10 | 19:10 | 20:10 | 21:10 | 22:00 | 22:55 | 23:45 |
| Watford Junction Railway Station (o/s) | 05:25 | 06:30 | 07:34 | 08:39 | 09:38 | 10:43 | 11:45 | 12:46 | 13:46 | 14:46 | 15:46 | 16:46 | 17:56 | 18:56 | 19:56 | 20:51 | 21:47 | 22:37 | 23:32 | 00:22 |
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 RA3
Adult single £3.00 · Child single £3.00
The same for any journey on the RA3, however far you go.
First Bus's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 23 August 2026. Fares change — check with First Berkshire & The Thames Valley before you travel.
Tickets on the RA3
First Berkshire & The Thames Valley publishes singles and returns on this route for adults and children.
Adult Single · Child Single · Adult 90 Day Return · Child 90 Day Return
Ticket types come from First Berkshire & The Thames Valley's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 4 September 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with First Berkshire & The Thames Valley.
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 First Berkshire & The Thames Valley 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.
Route map
All stops on route RA3
RA3 towards Watford Junction Railway Station
All 10 stops
- Watford Junction Railway Station (o/s) Watford
- Town Hall (Stop W) Watford
- Wentworth Close (opp) North Watford
- Grove Mill Lane (nr) North Watford
- Heathrow Terminal 2 (Stops 11-12) Heathrow Airport
- Heathrow Terminal 3 (Stops 7-8) Heathrow Airport
- Grove Mill Lane (opp) North Watford
- Wentworth Close (nr) North Watford
- Town Hall (Stop Y) Watford
- Watford Junction Railway Station (o/s) Watford
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first RA3 bus?
The first RA3 departure on weekdays leaves at 04:07 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last RA3 bus?
The last RA3 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 22:58. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the RA3 bus cost?
First Berkshire & The Thames Valley's published fares on the RA3: adult single £3.00, child single £3.00. GOV.UK lists this route as not included in the £3 national fare cap, so First Berkshire & The Thames Valley sets its own single fares — check their website for prices. Local discounted fares may still apply.
Who runs the RA3 bus?
The RA3 is operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley.
Timetable data from First Berkshire & The Thames Valley via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South East England feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.