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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 78 bus stops in the Christchurch area departing from Sumner and ending at Sheffield Cres. 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.

Airport via University
Sumner via City
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Stops
Sat, Aug 30, 2025
  • SumnerWheelchair accessible12:21 PM
  • Wakefield Ave near Paisley StWheelchair accessible12:22 PM
  • Duncan St near Truro StWheelchair accessible12:22 PM
  • Van Asch St near Denman StWheelchair accessible12:23 PM
  • Colenso St near Menzies StWheelchair accessible12:24 PM
  • Head St near Wiggins StWheelchair accessible12:25 PM
  • Nayland St near Head StWheelchair accessible12:25 PM
  • Nayland St near Menzies StWheelchair accessible12:26 PM
  • Nayland St near Hardwicke StWheelchair accessible12:26 PM
  • Nayland St near Stoke StWheelchair accessible12:26 PM
  • Wakefield Ave near Nayland StWheelchair accessible12:27 PM
  • Marriner St near Main RdWheelchair accessible12:29 PM
  • Clifton Tce and Main RdWheelchair accessible12:29 PM
  • Main Rd near Mulgans TrkWheelchair accessible12:30 PM
  • Main Rd near Moncks Bay LnWheelchair accessible12:31 PM
  • Main Rd near Wakatu AveWheelchair accessible12:31 PM
  • Main Rd near Augusta StWheelchair accessible12:32 PM
  • Main Rd near Celia StWheelchair accessible12:33 PM
  • Main Rd near Raekura PlWheelchair accessible12:33 PM
  • Mt Pleasant Rd near Main RdWheelchair accessible12:35 PM
  • Main Rd near The BraeWheelchair accessible12:36 PM
  • Main Rd near St Andrews Hill RdWheelchair accessible12:36 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Settlers CresWheelchair accessible12:38 PM
  • Ferrymead ShopsWheelchair accessible12:38 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Waterman PlWheelchair accessible12:38 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Charlesworth StWheelchair accessible12:39 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Tunnel RdWheelchair accessible12:39 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Alport PlaceWheelchair accessible12:40 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Rutherford StWheelchair accessible12:41 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Catherine StWheelchair accessible12:42 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Oak StWheelchair accessible12:42 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Radley StWheelchair accessible12:44 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Tilford StWheelchair accessible12:44 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Mackworth StWheelchair accessible12:45 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Manning PlWheelchair accessible12:46 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Isabella PlWheelchair accessible12:47 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Bordesley StWheelchair accessible12:48 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Phillipstown CtsWheelchair accessible12:49 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Lancaster StWheelchair accessible12:50 PM
  • Ferry Rd (Ritchies Depot WB)Wheelchair accessible12:52 PM
  • Ara InstituteWheelchair accessible12:53 PM
  • Bus Interchange (Platform C)Wheelchair accessible12:57 PM
  • St Asaph St near Colombo StWheelchair accessible1:02 PM
  • St Asaph St near Montreal StWheelchair accessible1:04 PM
  • Christchurch Hospital Main Stop WBWheelchair accessible1:05 PM
  • Riccarton Ave (Hospital)Wheelchair accessible1:07 PM
  • Riccarton AveWheelchair accessible1:07 PM
  • Riccarton Rd near Bartlett StWheelchair accessible1:09 PM
  • Riccarton Rd near Harakeke StWheelchair accessible1:10 PM
  • Westfield RiccartonWheelchair accessible1:12 PM
  • Riccarton Rd near Shand CresWheelchair accessible1:13 PM
  • Riccarton Rd near Paeroa StWheelchair accessible1:14 PM
  • Riccarton Rd near Balgay StWheelchair accessible1:15 PM
  • Ilam Rd near Rudleigh AveWheelchair accessible1:17 PM
  • Ilam Rd near Kirkwood AveWheelchair accessible1:17 PM
  • University of CanterburyWheelchair accessible1:18 PM
  • Ilam near Montana AveWheelchair accessible1:19 PM
  • Maidstone RdWheelchair accessible1:20 PM
  • Maidstone Rd near Farnham PlWheelchair accessible1:21 PM
  • Maidstone Rd near Farnham PlWheelchair accessible1:21 PM
  • Maidstone RdWheelchair accessible1:22 PM
  • Maidstone Rd near Hounslow StWheelchair accessible1:23 PM
  • Maidstone RdWheelchair accessible1:23 PM
  • Maidstone Rd near Radbrook StWheelchair accessible1:24 PM
  • Maidstone Rd near Colina StWheelchair accessible1:24 PM
  • Maidstone Rd near Derenzy PlWheelchair accessible1:25 PM
  • Withells Rd near Gainford StWheelchair accessible1:25 PM
  • Withells Rd near Apsley DrWheelchair accessible1:26 PM
  • Avonhead MallWheelchair accessible1:26 PM
  • Withells Rd near Westall LnWheelchair accessible1:28 PM
  • Withells Rd near Avonhead RdWheelchair accessible1:29 PM
  • Roydvale Ave near Sir William Pickering DrWheelchair accessible1:34 PM
  • Roydvale Ave near Juniper PlWheelchair accessible1:35 PM
  • Roydvale Ave near Homersham PlWheelchair accessible1:36 PM
  • Wairakei Rd near Sheffield CresWheelchair accessible1:38 PM
  • Sheffield Cres near Wairakei RdWheelchair accessible1:39 PM
  • Sheffield Cres near Sir William Pickering DrWheelchair accessible1:40 PM
  • Sheffield CresWheelchair accessible1:41 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 Sumner at 12:21 PM, and arrives at Sheffield Cres at 1:41 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, 109 riders reported on the on-time performance of the 3 bus. Compared to other Metro Christchurch lines, the 3 bus is ranked 6 out of 29 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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