W3 Ditton to Wrotham via Larkfield, Leybourne
Operated by Nu-Venture. First bus 07:24, last bus 15:10. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £4.20 — more.
Wanted a different W3? 7 other bus routes are numbered W3 elsewhere in the UK — see every W3 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:24 |
|---|---|
| Ditton Corner (W-bound) | 07:24 |
| Wealden Hall (adj) | 07:26 |
| Chapman Way (adj) | 07:29 |
| Kent Mart (adj) | 07:34 |
| Jerome Road (adj) | 07:37 |
| Baywell (adj) | 07:42 |
| Leybourne Chase Costcutter (adj) | 07:52 |
| High Street (S-bound) | 07:58 |
| The Kings Arms (opp) | 08:04 |
| Seven Mile Lane (adj) | 08:08 |
| School (adj) | 08:20 |
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.
Fares on the W3
Adult single £4.20 · Adult return £6.00 · Child single £2.10 · Child return £4.20
The same for any journey on the W3, however far you go.
Nu-Venture's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 17 March 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 Nu-Venture before you travel.
Tickets on the W3
Nu-Venture publishes singles, day returns and season tickets on this route for adults and children.
Adult Week · Child Week · Adult Return · Adult Single · Child Return · Child Single
Ticket types come from Nu-Venture's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 8 April 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Nu-Venture.
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 Nu-Venture 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 W3
W3 towards Wrotham
All 28 stops
- Ditton Corner (W-bound) Ditton
- Bell Lane (opp) Ditton
- Wealden Hall (adj) Larkfield
- Larkspur Road (opp) East Malling
- Edward Walk (adj) Clare Park
- Temple Way (opp) Clare Park
- Chapman Way (adj) Clare Park
- Lunsford Lane (N-bound) Larkfield
- Kent Mart (adj) Larkfield
- Partridge Avenue (opp) Larkfield
- Motorway Bridge (after) Larkfield
- Jerome Road (adj) Larkfield
- RSPCA Centre (opp) Leybourne
- Castle Lake (adj) Leybourne
- School (opp) Leybourne
- Willowmead (adj) Leybourne
- Baywell (adj) Leybourne
- Barleycorn (adj) Leybourne
- Roundhay (adj) Leybourne
- Leybourne Chase Costcutter (adj) Leybourne
- Town Hill (S-bound) West Malling
- High Street (S-bound) West Malling
- Manor Park Country Park (adj) St Leonards Street
- St Leonard's Street (SW-bound) St Leonards Street
- Tower Hill (adj) Offham
- The Kings Arms (opp) Offham
- Seven Mile Lane (adj) Wrotham Heath
- School (adj) Wrotham
W3 towards Ditton
All 35 stops
- School (adj) Wrotham
- The Avenue (adj) Borough Green
- High Street (SW-bound) Borough Green
- Brockway (opp) Borough Green
- Flour Mill (E-bound) Platt
- Platt Common (opp) Platt
- Nepicar Farm (adj) Wrotham Heath
- Royal Oak (opp) Wrotham Heath
- Seven Mile Lane (S-bound) Wrotham Heath
- Comp Lane (opp) Offham
- Teston Road (NE-bound) St Leonards Street
- Manor Park Country Park (opp) St Leonards Street
- High Street (N-bound) West Malling
- Town Hill (N-bound) West Malling
- Leybourne Chase Costcutter (opp) Leybourne
- Park Road (E-bound) Leybourne
- Castle Lake (adj) Leybourne
- School (opp) Leybourne
- Willowmead (adj) Leybourne
- Baywell (adj) Leybourne
- Barleycorn (adj) Leybourne
- Roundhay (adj) Leybourne
- Leybourne Turning East (E-bound) Leybourne
- Lunsford Lane Turning (adj) Larkfield
- Kent Mart (adj) Larkfield
- Southey Way (adj) Larkfield
- Lunsford Park Tesco (adj) Larkfield
- Auden Road (opp) Larkfield
- Thackeray Road (adj) Larkfield
- Motorway Bridge (before) Larkfield
- Partridge Avenue (adj) Larkfield
- Lunsford Lane (S-bound) Larkfield
- Wealden Hall (opp) Larkfield
- Bell Lane (adj) Ditton
- Ditton Corner (E-bound) Ditton
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 1 September 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 1 September 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 6 July 2026 To amend Route and Timetable.
- Service change effective 20 April 2026 A20 Ditton Corner → Wrotham School
- Service change effective 1 September 2025 To amend Route and Timetable.
Registered as financially supported by a local authority (Kent CC).
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PK0000141/130 · Changes in Kent County Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first W3 bus?
The first W3 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:24 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last W3 bus?
The last W3 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:10. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the W3 bus cost?
Nu-Venture's published fares on the W3: adult single £4.20, adult return £6.00, child single £2.10, child return £4.20. Singles published above £3.00 cost at most £3.00 if the W3 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). Nu-Venture day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the W3 bus?
The W3 is operated by Nu-Venture.
Timetable data from Nu-Venture via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South East England feed). Nu-Venture last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 1 October 2026. Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PK0000141/130. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.