TL3 Thorpe-le-Soken circular via Frinton-on-Sea, Walton-on-the-Naze

Operated by Central Connect. First bus 07:44, last bus 15:20. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £5.00 — more.

Next towards Lower School from Railway Station (o/s): 07:44

Next towards Railway Station from Lower School (SE-bound): 15:20

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

Timetable

Ends at Lower School · Monday to Friday · 1 journey
Stop 07:44
Railway Station (o/s) 07:44
Frinton Rail Gates (opp) 07:54
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

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.

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 →

Fares on the TL3

Adult single £5.00 · Adult return £8.00

The same for any journey on the TL3, however far you go.

Transport Made Simple's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 4 September 2026. Published fares vary by distance; singles published above £3.00 cost at most £3.00 if the route takes part in the England fare cap. Fares change — check with Central Connect before you travel.

Tickets on the TL3

Central Connect publishes singles and day returns on this route.

Any Return · Any 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, 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 TL3

TL3 towards Lower School

All 45 stops
  1. Railway Station (o/s) Thorpe-le-Soken
  2. Playing Field (opp) Thorpe-le-Soken
  3. Byng Crescent (adj) Thorpe-le-Soken
  4. Council Houses (o/s) Thorpe-le-Soken
  5. Damant's Farm Lane (adj) Thorpe-le-Soken
  6. Farm Close (adj) Kirby Cross
  7. Chapel Lane (opp) Kirby Cross
  8. Kirby Cross Railway Station (opp) Kirby Cross
  9. Kirby Cross (E-bound) Kirby Cross
  10. Chestnut Ave (adj) Kirby Cross
  11. Village Way (adj) Frinton-on-Sea
  12. Frinton Road Nurseries (adj) Frinton-on-Sea
  13. Laburnum Crescent (opp) Frinton-on-Sea
  14. Frinton Rail Gates (opp) Frinton-on-Sea
  15. Walden Way (opp) Frinton-on-Sea
  16. Walton Road Playing Fields (adj) Frinton-on-Sea
  17. Central Avenue (opp) Frinton-on-Sea
  18. Hervilly Way (opp) Walton-on-the-Naze
  19. Walton Road Flats (adj) Walton-on-the-Naze
  20. Walton Church (opp) Walton-on-the-Naze
  21. Railway Station (o/s) Walton-on-the-Naze
  22. Arthur Ransome Way (opp) Walton-on-the-Naze
  23. Gouldings Ave (opp) Walton-on-the-Naze
  24. Titchmarsh Marina (opp) Walton-on-the-Naze
  25. Ashes Corner (W-bound) Walton-on-the-Naze
  26. Ashes Corner (S-bound) Walton-on-the-Naze
  27. Frietuna Road (opp) Frinton-on-Sea
  28. Elm Tree Avenue (S-bound) Frinton-on-Sea
  29. The Oaks (opp) Frinton-on-Sea
  30. Frinton Rail Gates (o/s) Frinton-on-Sea
  31. Laburnum Crescent (adj) Frinton-on-Sea
  32. Frinton Road Nurseries (opp) Frinton-on-Sea
  33. Village Way (opp) Frinton-on-Sea
  34. Elm Grove (adj) Kirby Cross
  35. Coronation Garage (near) Kirby Cross
  36. Claire Road (adj) Kirby Cross
  37. Kirby Cross Railway Station (adj) Kirby Cross
  38. Chapel Lane (adj) Kirby Cross
  39. Farm Close (opp) Kirby Cross
  40. Damant's Farm Lane (opp) Thorpe-le-Soken
  41. Council Houses (opp) Thorpe-le-Soken
  42. Byng Crescent (opp) Thorpe-le-Soken
  43. Thorpe Memorial (adj) Thorpe-le-Soken
  44. Tendring College (o/s) Thorpe-le-Soken
  45. Lower School (SE-bound) Thorpe-le-Soken

TL3 towards Railway Station

All 46 stops
  1. Lower School (SE-bound) Thorpe-le-Soken
  2. Tendring College (opp) Thorpe-le-Soken
  3. Thorpe Memorial (opp) Thorpe-le-Soken
  4. Byng Crescent (adj) Thorpe-le-Soken
  5. Council Houses (o/s) Thorpe-le-Soken
  6. Damant's Farm Lane (adj) Thorpe-le-Soken
  7. Farm Close (adj) Kirby Cross
  8. Chapel Lane (opp) 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. Walton Church (near) Walton-on-the-Naze
  24. Railway Station (opp) Walton-on-the-Naze
  25. War Memorial (adj) Walton-on-the-Naze
  26. Walton Road Flats (opp) Walton-on-the-Naze
  27. Hervilly Way (adj) Walton-on-the-Naze
  28. Central Avenue (adj) Frinton-on-Sea
  29. Walton Road Playing Fields (opp) Frinton-on-Sea
  30. Walden Way (adj) Frinton-on-Sea
  31. Frinton Rail Gates (o/s) Frinton-on-Sea
  32. Laburnum Crescent (adj) Frinton-on-Sea
  33. Frinton Road Nurseries (opp) Frinton-on-Sea
  34. Village Way (opp) Frinton-on-Sea
  35. Elm Grove (adj) Kirby Cross
  36. Coronation Garage (near) Kirby Cross
  37. Claire Road (adj) Kirby Cross
  38. Kirby Cross Railway Station (adj) Kirby Cross
  39. Chapel Lane (adj) Kirby Cross
  40. Farm Close (opp) Kirby Cross
  41. Damant's Farm Lane (opp) Thorpe-le-Soken
  42. Council Houses (opp) Thorpe-le-Soken
  43. Byng Crescent (opp) Thorpe-le-Soken
  44. Thorpe Memorial (adj) Thorpe-le-Soken
  45. Playing Field (adj) Thorpe-le-Soken
  46. Railway Station (opp) Thorpe-le-Soken

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 07:44 (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?

Central Connect's published fares on the TL3: adult single £5.00, adult return £8.00. Singles published above £3.00 cost at most £3.00 if the TL3 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). 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.

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.