TL3 Railway Station ↔ Lower School

Operated by Central Connect. First bus 08:00, last bus 15:20. 2 journeys on weekdays.

Wanted a different TL3? 1 other bus route is numbered TL3 elsewhere in the UK — see every TL3 bus by area.

💷 Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 — check with Central Connect whether this route takes part. Details →
📅 Today is Summer bank holiday — many operators run a Sunday or special timetable on bank holidays. Check before travelling.

Timetable

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.

towards Lower School · Monday to Friday towards Railway Station · Monday to Friday
TL3 towards Lower School — Monday to Friday (1 journey)
Railway Station (o/s) 08:00
Arthur Ransome Way (opp) 08:02
Gouldings Ave (opp) 08:03
Titchmarsh Marina (opp) 08:05
Ashes Corner (W-bound) 08:07
Ashes Corner (S-bound) 08:08
Frietuna Road (opp) 08:10
Elm Tree Avenue (S-bound) 08:11
The Oaks (opp) 08:12
Lower School (SE-bound) 08:25

Route map

All stops on route TL3

TL3 towards Lower School

  1. Railway Station (o/s) Walton-on-the-Naze
  2. Arthur Ransome Way (opp) Walton-on-the-Naze
  3. Gouldings Ave (opp) Walton-on-the-Naze
  4. Titchmarsh Marina (opp) Walton-on-the-Naze
  5. Ashes Corner (W-bound) Walton-on-the-Naze
  6. Ashes Corner (S-bound) Walton-on-the-Naze
  7. Frietuna Road (opp) Frinton-on-Sea
  8. Elm Tree Avenue (S-bound) Frinton-on-Sea
  9. The Oaks (opp) Frinton-on-Sea
  10. Frinton Rail Gates (o/s) Frinton-on-Sea
  11. Laburnum Crescent (adj) Frinton-on-Sea
  12. Frinton Road Nurseries (opp) Frinton-on-Sea
  13. Village Way (opp) Frinton-on-Sea
  14. Elm Grove (adj) Kirby Cross
  15. Coronation Garage (near) Kirby Cross
  16. Claire Road (adj) Kirby Cross
  17. Kirby Cross Railway Station (adj) Kirby Cross
  18. Chapel Lane (adj) Kirby Cross
  19. Farm Close (opp) Kirby Cross
  20. Damant's Farm Lane (opp) Thorpe-le-Soken
  21. Council Houses (opp) Thorpe-le-Soken
  22. Byng Crescent (opp) Thorpe-le-Soken
  23. Thorpe Memorial (adj) Thorpe-le-Soken
  24. Tendring College (o/s) Thorpe-le-Soken
  25. Lower School (SE-bound) Thorpe-le-Soken

TL3 towards Railway Station

  1. Tendring College (opp) Thorpe-le-Soken
  2. Lower School (SE-bound) Thorpe-le-Soken
  3. Thorpe Memorial (opp) Thorpe-le-Soken
  4. Council Houses (o/s) Thorpe-le-Soken
  5. Byng Crescent (adj) Thorpe-le-Soken
  6. Damant's Farm Lane (adj) Thorpe-le-Soken
  7. Chapel Lane (opp) Kirby Cross
  8. Farm Close (adj) Kirby Cross
  9. Kirby Cross Railway Station (opp) Kirby Cross
  10. Kirby Cross (E-bound) Kirby Cross
  11. Chestnut Ave (adj) Kirby Cross
  12. Village Way (adj) Frinton-on-Sea
  13. Frinton Road Nurseries (adj) Frinton-on-Sea
  14. Laburnum Crescent (opp) Frinton-on-Sea
  15. Frinton Rail Gates (opp) Frinton-on-Sea
  16. The Oaks (adj) Frinton-on-Sea
  17. Elm Tree Avenue (NE-bound) Frinton-on-Sea
  18. Ashes Corner (N-bound) Walton-on-the-Naze
  19. Ashes Corner (E-bound) Walton-on-the-Naze
  20. Titchmarsh Marina (adj) Walton-on-the-Naze
  21. Gouldings Ave (adj) Walton-on-the-Naze
  22. Arthur Ransome Way (adj) Walton-on-the-Naze
  23. Railway Station (opp) Walton-on-the-Naze

Service registration & registered changes

From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PF0002189/269 · Changes in Essex County Council · All service changes →

Towns & areas on this route

Frinton-on-SeaWalton-on-the-NazeThorpe-le-SokenKirby Cross

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first TL3 bus?

The first TL3 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 TL3 bus?

The last TL3 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:20. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the TL3 bus cost?

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 TL3 bus?

The TL3 is operated by Central Connect.

Is the TL3 bus timetable changing?

Yes — a change to the TL3 is registered with the Traffic Commissioner and takes effect on 1 September 2026. See the registration record for details.

Timetable data from Central Connect via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South East England feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PF0002189/269. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.