RC3 Newark to Lincolnshire Showground via Birchwood Estate, Lincoln

Operated by Stagecoach East Midlands. First bus 08:00, last bus 17:15. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: set by the operator, not in the £3 cap — more.

Next towards Lincolnshire Showground from Castle Gate (NE-bound): tomorrow 08:00

Next towards Newark from Riseholme College (adj): 17:15

Wanted a different RC3? 1 other bus route is numbered RC3 elsewhere in the UK — see every RC3 bus timetable by area.

Timetable

Ends at Lincolnshire Showground Tillbridge Lane · Monday to Thursday · 1 journey
Stop 08:00
Castle Gate (NE-bound) 08:00
St Modwen Park (opp) 08:15
Neighbourhood Centre (adj) 08:35
Ruckland Avenue (adj) 08:50
Riseholme College (adj) 09:00

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.

This route is listed as NOT included in the £3 national fare cap (per GOV.UK) — Stagecoach East Midlands sets its own fares here, though local discounts may apply. How the cap works →

Tickets on the RC3

Stagecoach East Midlands publishes singles, day returns, day tickets and season tickets on this route for adults, children and young people.

Return · Single · Duo Return · Gold DayRider · Newark DayRider · Jobseeker Return · Jobseeker Single · Lincoln DayRider

…and 49 more tickets on this route.

Ticket types come from Stagecoach East Midlands's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 19 September 2026. That dataset lists what's sold, not what it costs, so check prices with Stagecoach East Midlands.

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 Stagecoach East Midlands before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.

Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, 28 December, 29 December, 30 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 RC3

RC3 towards Lincolnshire Showground

All 30 stops
  1. Castle Gate (NE-bound) Newark
  2. Kirk Gate (opp) Newark
  3. ALDI (adj) Newark
  4. Lincoln Street (opp) Newark
  5. Beaumont Walk (opp) Newark
  6. St Leonards Church (opp) Newark
  7. Gainsborough Drive (adj) Newark
  8. St Modwen Park (opp) Witham St Hughs
  9. St Modwen Park (adj) Witham St Hughs
  10. A46 Slip Road (adj) Haddington
  11. Parish Meeting Room (adj) Thorpe on the Hill
  12. Eagle Lane (adj) Thorpe on the Hill
  13. Railway Inn (adj) Thorpe on the Hill
  14. Bus Shelter (opp) Whisby
  15. Waltham Road (adj) Doddington Park
  16. Kelstern Road (opp) Doddington Park
  17. Leconfield Road (adj) Doddington Park
  18. Blyton Road (opp) Doddington Park
  19. Goodwood Way (adj) Doddington Park
  20. Neighbourhood Centre (adj) Birchwood Estate
  21. Larchwood Gardens (adj) Birchwood Estate
  22. Larchwood Crescent (adj) Birchwood Estate
  23. Woodfield Avenue (adj) Birchwood Estate
  24. Sandwell Drive (adj) Birchwood Estate
  25. Whitton Park (o/s) Lincoln
  26. Filling Station (opp) Lincoln
  27. 65 Yarborough Crescent (o/s) Lincoln
  28. Thonock Close (opp) Lincoln
  29. Ruckland Avenue (adj) Ermine West
  30. Riseholme College (adj) Lincolnshire Showground

RC3 towards Newark

All 29 stops
  1. Riseholme College (adj) Lincolnshire Showground
  2. Ruckland Avenue (opp) Ermine West
  3. Newport (adj) Lincoln
  4. 76 Yarborough Crescent (o/s) Lincoln
  5. 231 Yarborough Road (o/s) Lincoln
  6. Whitton Park (opp) Lincoln
  7. Farrington Crescent (adj) Birchwood Estate
  8. Sandwell Drive (opp) Birchwood Estate
  9. Meadowlake Close (adj) Birchwood Estate
  10. Woodfield Avenue (opp) Birchwood Estate
  11. Neighbourhood Centre (opp) Birchwood Estate
  12. Goodwood Way (opp) Doddington Park
  13. Leconfield Road (opp) Doddington Park
  14. Kelstern Road (adj) Doddington Park
  15. Waltham Road (opp) Doddington Park
  16. Bus Shelter (adj) Whisby
  17. Red House Farm (adj) Whisby
  18. Railway Inn (opp) Thorpe on the Hill
  19. Eagle Lane (opp) Thorpe on the Hill
  20. Parish Meeting Room (opp) Thorpe on the Hill
  21. St Modwen Park (opp) Witham St Hughs
  22. St Modwen Park (adj) Witham St Hughs
  23. Gainsborough Drive (opp) Newark
  24. St Leonards Church (o/s) Newark
  25. Beaumont Walk (adj) Newark
  26. Lincoln Street (adj) Newark
  27. ALDI (opp) Newark
  28. Kirk Gate (adj) Newark
  29. Castle Gate (SW-bound) Newark

Towns & areas on this route

LincolnNewarkBirchwood EstateDoddington ParkWitham St HughsErmine WestThorpe on the HillHaddingtonWhisbyLincolnshire Showground

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first RC3 bus?

The first RC3 departure on weekdays leaves at 08:00 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last RC3 bus?

The last RC3 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:15. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the RC3 bus cost?

GOV.UK lists this route as not included in the £3 national fare cap, so Stagecoach East Midlands sets its own single fares — check their website for prices. Local discounted fares may still apply.

Who runs the RC3 bus?

The RC3 is operated by Stagecoach East Midlands.

Timetable data from Stagecoach East Midlands via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (East Midlands feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.