U3 West Southbourne to Talbot Heath via Boscombe, Charminster
Operated by morebus. First bus 07:35, last bus 19:10. 45 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £1.00 — more.
Wanted a different U3? 4 other bus routes are numbered U3 elsewhere in the UK — see every U3 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:44 | 08:08 | 08:46 | 09:08 | 09:36 | 10:06 | 10:36 | 11:06 | 11:36 | 12:06 | 12:36 | 13:06 | 13:36 | 14:06 | 14:36 | 15:09 | 15:41 | 16:11 | 16:41 | 17:11 | 17:42 | 18:09 | 18:34 |
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| Douglas Mew (SE-bound) | 07:44 | 08:08 | 08:46 | 09:08 | 09:36 | 10:06 | 10:36 | 11:06 | 11:36 | 12:06 | 12:36 | 13:06 | 13:36 | 14:06 | 14:36 | 15:09 | 15:41 | 16:11 | 16:41 | 17:11 | 17:42 | 18:09 | 18:34 |
| Fishermans Walk (NW-bound) | 07:48 | 08:14 | 08:50 | 09:15 | 09:42 | 10:12 | 10:42 | 11:12 | 11:42 | 12:12 | 12:42 | 13:12 | 13:42 | 14:12 | 14:42 | 15:17 | 15:47 | 16:17 | 16:47 | 17:17 | 17:51 | 18:19 | 18:46 |
| Pokesdown Station (opp) | 07:51 | 08:17 | 08:53 | 09:18 | 09:45 | 10:15 | 10:45 | 11:15 | 11:45 | 12:15 | 12:45 | 13:15 | 13:45 | 14:15 | 14:45 | 15:20 | 15:50 | 16:20 | 16:50 | 17:20 | 17:54 | 18:22 | 18:49 |
| Bus Station (Stand C) | 07:57 | 08:24 | 09:00 | 09:24 | 09:51 | 10:21 | 10:51 | 11:21 | 11:51 | 12:21 | 12:51 | 13:21 | 13:51 | 14:21 | 14:51 | 15:28 | 15:58 | 16:28 | 16:58 | 17:28 | 18:01 | 18:27 | 18:54 |
| Gilbert Road (N-bound) | 08:04 | 08:32 | 09:05 | 09:30 | 09:56 | 10:26 | 10:56 | 11:26 | 11:56 | 12:26 | 12:56 | 13:26 | 13:56 | 14:26 | 14:56 | 15:35 | 16:05 | 16:35 | 17:05 | 17:35 | 18:07 | 18:32 | 18:59 |
| Charminster (W-bound) | 08:09 | 08:37 | 09:10 | 09:35 | 10:01 | 10:31 | 11:01 | 11:31 | 12:01 | 12:31 | 13:01 | 13:31 | 14:01 | 14:31 | 15:01 | 15:40 | 16:10 | 16:40 | 17:10 | 17:40 | 18:11 | 18:36 | 19:03 |
| Winton Banks (W-bound) | 08:14 | 08:42 | 09:15 | 09:40 | 10:06 | 10:36 | 11:06 | 11:36 | 12:06 | 12:36 | 13:06 | 13:36 | 14:06 | 14:36 | 15:06 | 15:46 | 16:16 | 16:46 | 17:16 | 17:46 | 18:16 | 18:41 | 19:08 |
| Bournemouth University (Stand D) | 08:20 | 08:50 | 09:20 | 09:45 | 10:10 | 10:40 | 11:10 | 11:40 | 12:10 | 12:40 | 13:10 | 13:40 | 14:10 | 14:40 | 15:10 | 15:50 | 16:20 | 16:50 | 17:20 | 17:50 | 18:20 | 18:45 | 19:12 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. A · means that journey does not stop there. 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 U3
Adult single £1.00 · Child single £1.00
The same for any journey on the U3, however far you go.
Go-Ahead's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 1 June 2026. Fares change — check with morebus before you travel.
Tickets on the U3
morebus publishes singles and day returns on this route for adults, children and students.
Adult Return · Adult Single · Child Single
…and 2 more tickets on this route.
Ticket types come from morebus's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 3 October 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with morebus.
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 morebus before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, 28 December, 29 December, 30 December, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day and 2 January. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route U3
U3 towards Talbot Heath
All 25 stops
- Douglas Mew (SE-bound) West Southbourne
- Arnewood Road (SE-bound) West Southbourne
- Grand Avenue (W-bound) West Southbourne
- Fishermans Walk (NW-bound) West Southbourne
- Darracott Road (NW-bound) Pokesdown
- Pokesdown Station (opp) Pokesdown
- Hannington Road (SW-bound) Pokesdown
- Parkwood Road (W-bound) Pokesdown
- Ashley Road (W-bound) Boscombe
- Bus Station (Stand C) Boscombe
- North Road (NW-bound) Boscombe
- Kings Park (NW-bound) Springbourne
- Queens Park Hotel (SW-bound) Springbourne
- St Marys Church (SW-bound) Springbourne
- Gilbert Road (N-bound) Springbourne
- Bennett Road (W-bound) Charminster
- Howard Road (W-bound) Charminster
- Charminster (W-bound) Charminster
- Heron Court Road (W-bound) Winton
- Stokewood Road (W-bound) Winton
- Winton Banks (W-bound) Winton
- Osborne Road (NW-bound) Winton
- Talbot Roundabout (SW-bound) Talbot Woods
- Poole Gateway Building (SW-bound) Bournemouth University
- Bournemouth University (Stand D) Talbot Heath
U3 towards West Southbourne
All 28 stops
- Bournemouth University (Stand D) Talbot Heath
- Talbot Manor (SE-bound) Talbot Woods
- Talbot Roundabout (NE-bound) Talbot Woods
- Osborne Road (E-bound) Winton
- Winton Banks (E-bound) Winton
- Winton Banks (E-bound) Winton
- Stokewood Road (E-bound) Winton
- Heron Court Road (E-bound) Winton
- Charminster (E-bound) Charminster
- Howard Road (E-bound) Charminster
- Bennett Road (E-bound) Charminster
- Gilbert Road (SE-bound) Springbourne
- St Marys Church (NE-bound) Springbourne
- Queens Park Hotel (o/s 166) Springbourne
- Kings Park (SE-bound) Springbourne
- North Road (SE-bound) Boscombe
- Centenary Way (SE-bound) Boscombe
- Ashley Road (E-bound) Boscombe
- Portman Road (E-bound) Boscombe
- Parkwood Road (E-bound) Pokesdown
- Hannington Road (NE-bound) Pokesdown
- Pokesdown Station (SE-bound) Pokesdown
- Darracott Road (SE-bound) Pokesdown
- Fishermans Walk (SE-bound) West Southbourne
- Douglas Mew (SE-bound) West Southbourne
- Arnewood Road (SE-bound) West Southbourne
- Grand Avenue (W-bound) West Southbourne
- Fishermans Walk (NW-bound) West Southbourne
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 21 September 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 20 September 2025 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 20 September 2025 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 18 September 2023 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 3 January 2023 To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PH1121126/117 · Changes in Bournemouth Christchurch Poole Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
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 19:10. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the U3 bus cost?
morebus's published fares on the U3: adult single £1.00, child single £1.00. 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 morebus via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South West England feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PH1121126/117. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.