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Metro Christchurch 3 bus

Airport / Sumner

82 % on time

Metro Christchurch 3 bus Stop List and Next Departures

The Metro Christchurch 3 - Airport / Sumner bus serves 75 bus stops in the Christchurch area departing from Sumner and ending at Christchurch International Airport. 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 can be found in the Transit app.

Airport via University
Sumner via City
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Fri, May 8, 2026
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 5:49 AM, and arrives at Christchurch International Airport at 6:56 AM. 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

82 % on time

82% of riders report that the Metro Christchurch 3 bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 176 riders reported on the on-time performance of the 3 bus. Compared to other Metro Christchurch lines, the 3 bus is ranked 5 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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Metro Christchurch 3 bus FAQ

  • What time does the next Metro Christchurch 3 bus depart from Sumner?

    The next 3 bus leaves Sumner at 5:49 AM, and arrives at Christchurch International Airport at 6:56 AM. The total trip time for the next Metro Christchurch 3 bus is 67 min.

  • Is the Metro Christchurch 3 bus running on time, early or late?

    You can track your bus on a map, monitor real-time updates, and see adjustments to the Metro Christchurch 3 schedule by downloading the Transit app.

  • When does the next Metro Christchurch 3 bus arrive?

    You can see the next Metro Christchurch 3 bus times in the app as well as future departure times for the 3 bus.

  • How many bus stops are there for the Metro Christchurch 3 bus?

    There are 75 stops on the Metro Christchurch 3 bus.

  • Is the Metro Christchurch 3 bus usually crowded?

    You can find real-time information on Metro Christchurch 3 bus crowding levels in the Transit app (available in select cities or on select trips). You can also see predictions on how crowded the bus will be when it gets to your bus stop.

  • Is the Metro Christchurch 3 bus currently running?

    Find out the current status for the Metro Christchurch 3 bus in the Transit app.

  • What is the closest Metro Christchurch 3 bus stop to me?

    Open the Transit app to see your location on a map and find the closest 3 bus stop to where you are.

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