U3 Douglas Mew ↔ University

Operated by morebus. First bus 07:35, last bus 18:10. 46 journeys on weekdays.

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Timetable

Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.

towards University · Monday to Friday towards University · Saturday towards Douglas Mew · Monday to Friday towards Douglas Mew · Saturday
U3 towards University — Monday to Friday (23 journeys)
Douglas Mew (SE-bound) 07:4407:4708:0808:0808:4009:1009:3610:0610:3611:0611:3612:0612:3613:0613:3614:0614:3615:0915:4016:1016:4017:1017:40
Fishermans Walk (NW-bound) 07:4807:5108:1408:2208:4609:1609:4210:1210:4211:1211:4212:1212:4213:1213:4214:1214:4215:1715:4616:1616:4617:1617:46
Pokesdown Station (opp) 07:5107:5408:1708:2508:4909:1909:4510:1510:4511:1511:4512:1512:4513:1513:4514:1514:4515:2015:4916:1916:4917:1917:49
Bus Station (Stand C) 07:5707:5908:2408:3008:5509:2509:5110:2110:5111:2111:5112:2112:5113:2113:5114:2114:5115:2515:5516:2516:5517:2517:55
Gilbert Road (N-bound) 08:0408:0508:3208:3609:0009:3009:5610:2610:5611:2611:5612:2612:5613:2613:5614:2614:5615:3016:0016:3017:0017:3018:00
Charminster (W-bound) 08:0908:0908:3708:4109:0409:3410:0010:3011:0011:3012:0012:3013:0013:3014:0014:3015:0015:3516:0416:3417:0417:3418:04
Winton Banks (W-bound) 08:1408:1408:4208:4609:0909:3910:0510:3511:0511:3512:0512:3513:0513:3514:0514:3515:0515:4016:0916:3917:0917:3918:09
Bournemouth University (Stand D) 08:2008:2008:5008:5009:1309:4310:0910:3911:0911:3912:0912:3913:0913:3914:0914:3915:0915:4416:1316:4317:1317:4318:13

Route map

All stops on route U3

U3 towards University

  1. Douglas Mew (SE-bound) West Southbourne
  2. Arnewood Road (SE-bound) West Southbourne
  3. Grand Avenue (W-bound) West Southbourne
  4. Fishermans Walk (NW-bound) West Southbourne
  5. Darracott Road (NW-bound) Pokesdown
  6. Pokesdown Station (opp) Pokesdown
  7. Hannington Road (SW-bound) Pokesdown
  8. Parkwood Road (W-bound) Pokesdown
  9. Ashley Road (W-bound) Boscombe
  10. Bus Station (Stand C) Boscombe
  11. North Road (NW-bound) Boscombe
  12. Kings Park (NW-bound) Springbourne
  13. Queens Park Hotel (SW-bound) Springbourne
  14. St Marys Church (SW-bound) Springbourne
  15. Gilbert Road (N-bound) Springbourne
  16. Bennett Road (W-bound) Charminster
  17. Howard Road (W-bound) Charminster
  18. Charminster (W-bound) Charminster
  19. Heron Court Road (W-bound) Winton
  20. Stokewood Road (W-bound) Winton
  21. Winton Banks (W-bound) Winton
  22. Osborne Road (NW-bound) Winton
  23. Talbot Roundabout (SW-bound) Talbot Woods
  24. Poole Gateway Building (SW-bound) Bournemouth University
  25. Bournemouth University (Stand D) Talbot Heath

U3 towards Douglas Mew

  1. Bournemouth University (Stand D) Talbot Heath
  2. Talbot Manor (SE-bound) Talbot Woods
  3. Talbot Roundabout (NE-bound) Talbot Woods
  4. Osborne Road (E-bound) Winton
  5. Winton Banks (E-bound) Winton
  6. Winton Banks (E-bound) Winton
  7. Stokewood Road (E-bound) Winton
  8. Heron Court Road (E-bound) Winton
  9. Charminster (E-bound) Charminster
  10. Howard Road (E-bound) Charminster
  11. Bennett Road (E-bound) Charminster
  12. Gilbert Road (SE-bound) Springbourne
  13. St Marys Church (NE-bound) Springbourne
  14. Queens Park Hotel (o/s 166) Springbourne
  15. Kings Park (SE-bound) Springbourne
  16. North Road (SE-bound) Boscombe
  17. Centenary Way (SE-bound) Boscombe
  18. Ashley Road (E-bound) Boscombe
  19. Portman Road (E-bound) Boscombe
  20. Parkwood Road (E-bound) Pokesdown
  21. Hannington Road (NE-bound) Pokesdown
  22. Pokesdown Station (SE-bound) Pokesdown
  23. Darracott Road (SE-bound) Pokesdown
  24. Fishermans Walk (SE-bound) West Southbourne
  25. Douglas Mew (SE-bound) West Southbourne
  26. Arnewood Road (SE-bound) West Southbourne
  27. Grand Avenue (W-bound) West Southbourne
  28. Fishermans Walk (NW-bound) West Southbourne

Towns & areas on this route

BoscombeCharminsterWintonSpringbourneWest SouthbourneTalbot WoodsTalbot HeathPokesdownBournemouth University

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first U3 bus?

The first U3 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:35 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last U3 bus?

The last U3 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 18:10. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the U3 bus cost?

Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). morebus day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.

Who runs the U3 bus?

The U3 is operated by morebus.

Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.