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Metro Christchurch 3 bus

Airport / Sumner

80 % on time

Metro Christchurch 3 bus Stop List and Next Departures

The Metro Christchurch 3 - Airport / Sumner bus serves 70 bus stops in the Christchurch area departing from Christchurch International Airport and ending at Sumner. Scroll down to see upcoming 3 bus times at each stop and the next scheduled 3 bus times will be displayed. The full 3 bus schedule as well as real-time departures (if available) can be found in the Transit app.

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Stops
Fri, Aug 8, 2025
  • Christchurch International AirportWheelchair accessible10:37 PM
  • Memorial Ave near Spitfire SquareWheelchair accessible10:39 PM
  • Memorial Ave near Stableford GreenWheelchair accessible10:41 PM
  • Memorial Ave near Avice Hill ReserveWheelchair accessible10:42 PM
  • Withells Rd near Avonhead RdWheelchair accessible10:44 PM
  • Withells Rd near Westall LnWheelchair accessible10:44 PM
  • Withells Rd near Merrin StWheelchair accessible10:45 PM
  • Avonhead MallWheelchair accessible10:45 PM
  • Withells Rd near Apsley DrWheelchair accessible10:45 PM
  • Withells Rd near Gainford StWheelchair accessible10:45 PM
  • Maidstone Rd near Derenzy PlWheelchair accessible10:46 PM
  • Maidstone Rd near Colina StWheelchair accessible10:46 PM
  • Maidstone Rd near Highfield PlWheelchair accessible10:46 PM
  • Maidstone Rd near Westmont StWheelchair accessible10:47 PM
  • Maidstone Rd near Solway AveWheelchair accessible10:47 PM
  • Maidstone RdWheelchair accessible10:47 PM
  • Ilam Rd near Montana AveWheelchair accessible10:51 PM
  • University / Ilam RdWheelchair accessible10:52 PM
  • Ilam Rd near Kirkwood AveWheelchair accessible10:53 PM
  • Riccarton Rd near Field TceWheelchair accessible10:54 PM
  • Riccarton Rd near Balgay StWheelchair accessible10:55 PM
  • Riccarton Rd near Paeroa StWheelchair accessible10:55 PM
  • Riccarton Rd near Wainui StWheelchair accessible10:56 PM
  • Westfield RiccartonWheelchair accessible10:57 PM
  • Riccarton Rd near Harakeke StWheelchair accessible10:58 PM
  • Riccarton Rd near Bartlett StWheelchair accessible10:59 PM
  • Riccarton AveWheelchair accessible11:00 PM
  • Riccarton Ave (Hospital)Wheelchair accessible11:01 PM
  • Christchurch Hospital Main Stop EBWheelchair accessible11:02 PM
  • Bus Interchange (Platform A)Wheelchair accessible11:05 PM
  • Barbadoes St near Tuam St (Temp)Wheelchair accessible11:09 PM
  • Ferry Rd (Ritchies Depot EB)Wheelchair accessible11:11 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Nursery RdWheelchair accessible11:12 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Phillipstown CtsWheelchair accessible11:14 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Osborne StWheelchair accessible11:15 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Aldwins RdWheelchair accessible11:16 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Manning PlWheelchair accessible11:16 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Smith StWheelchair accessible11:17 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Tilford StWheelchair accessible11:18 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Hargood StWheelchair accessible11:19 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Portman StWheelchair accessible11:19 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Catherine StWheelchair accessible11:20 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Palinurus RdWheelchair accessible11:21 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Alport PlWheelchair accessible11:21 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Dyers RdWheelchair accessible11:22 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Charlesworth StWheelchair accessible11:22 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Waterman PlWheelchair accessible11:23 PM
  • Ferrymead ShopsWheelchair accessible11:23 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Settlers CresWheelchair accessible11:23 PM
  • Main Rd near Te Awakura TceWheelchair accessible11:25 PM
  • Main RdWheelchair accessible11:25 PM
  • Main Rd near Mccormacks Bay RdWheelchair accessible11:26 PM
  • Main Rd near Raekura PlWheelchair accessible11:28 PM
  • Main Rd near Celia StWheelchair accessible11:28 PM
  • Main Rd near Augusta StWheelchair accessible11:28 PM
  • Main Rd near Wakatu AveWheelchair accessible11:29 PM
  • Main Rd near Cliff StWheelchair accessible11:30 PM
  • Main Rd near Marriner StWheelchair accessible11:32 PM
  • Marriner St near Richmond Hill WlkWheelchair accessible11:32 PM
  • Marriner St near Wakefield AveWheelchair accessible11:33 PM
  • Nayland St near Stoke StWheelchair accessible11:33 PM
  • Nayland St near Hardwicke StWheelchair accessible11:34 PM
  • Nayland St near Menzies StWheelchair accessible11:34 PM
  • Nayland St near Head StWheelchair accessible11:35 PM
  • Head St near Dryden StWheelchair accessible11:35 PM
  • Colenso St near Menzies StWheelchair accessible11:36 PM
  • Van Asch St near Denman StWheelchair accessible11:37 PM
  • Duncan St near Campbell StWheelchair accessible11:37 PM
  • Wakefield Ave near Paisley StWheelchair accessible11:38 PM
  • SumnerWheelchair accessible11:43 PM
  • Metro Christchurch Airport / Sumner map

    Metro Christchurch 3 bus route map

    The Metro Christchurch 3 - Airport / Sumner bus route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the Metro Christchurch 3 bus to help you plan your trip on Metro Christchurch. Opening the app will allow you to see more detailed information about the route on a map including stop specific alerts, such as stops that have been closed or moved. You can also see the location of vehicles in real-time on the route map so you know when the 3 bus is approaching your stop.

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    Metro Christchurch 3 bus Service Alerts

    Open the Transit app to see more information about any active disruptions that may impact the 3 bus schedule, such as detours, moved stops, trip cancellations, major delays, or other service changes to the bus route. The Transit app also allows you to subscribe to receive notifications for any service alert issued by Metro Christchurch so that you can plan your trip around any active or future disruptions.

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    Metro Christchurch 3 bus Service Frequency

    The next 3 bus leaves Christchurch International Airport at 10:37 PM, and arrives at Sumner at 11:43 PM. You can see the frequency of upcoming trips and the exact departure times by opening the Transit app.

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    Metro Christchurch 3 bus On-Time Performance

    80 % on time

    80% of riders report that the Metro Christchurch 3 bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 95 riders reported on the on-time performance of the 3 bus. Compared to other Metro Christchurch lines, the 3 bus is ranked 7 out of 28 Metro Christchurch lines. These on-time performance stats are user reported and may differ from official Metro Christchurch metrics. See more details about on time, late or early departure reports for the 3 by opening the Transit app.

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