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Metro Christchurch 3 bus

Airport / Sumner

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 (if available) can be found in the Transit app.

Airport via University
Sumner via City
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Stops
Fri, Apr 25, 2025
  • SumnerWheelchair accessible6:21 AM
  • Wakefield Ave near Paisley StWheelchair accessible6:22 AM
  • Duncan St near Truro StWheelchair accessible6:22 AM
  • Van Asch St near Denman StWheelchair accessible6:23 AM
  • Colenso St near Menzies StWheelchair accessible6:24 AM
  • Head St near Wiggins StWheelchair accessible6:25 AM
  • Nayland St near Head StWheelchair accessible6:25 AM
  • Nayland St near Menzies StWheelchair accessible6:26 AM
  • Nayland St near Hardwicke StWheelchair accessible6:26 AM
  • Nayland St near Stoke StWheelchair accessible6:26 AM
  • Wakefield Ave near Nayland StWheelchair accessible6:27 AM
  • Marriner St near Main RdWheelchair accessible6:28 AM
  • Clifton Tce and Main RdWheelchair accessible6:28 AM
  • Main Rd near Mulgans TrkWheelchair accessible6:30 AM
  • Main Rd near Moncks Bay LnWheelchair accessible6:30 AM
  • Main Rd near Wakatu AveWheelchair accessible6:30 AM
  • Main Rd near Augusta StWheelchair accessible6:31 AM
  • Main Rd near Celia StWheelchair accessible6:32 AM
  • Main Rd near Raekura PlWheelchair accessible6:32 AM
  • Mt Pleasant Rd near Main RdWheelchair accessible6:34 AM
  • Main Rd near The BraeWheelchair accessible6:34 AM
  • Main Rd near St Andrews Hill RdWheelchair accessible6:35 AM
  • Ferry Rd near Settlers CresWheelchair accessible6:36 AM
  • Ferrymead ShopsWheelchair accessible6:36 AM
  • Ferry Rd near Waterman PlWheelchair accessible6:36 AM
  • Ferry Rd near Charlesworth StWheelchair accessible6:37 AM
  • Ferry Rd near Tunnel RdWheelchair accessible6:37 AM
  • Ferry Rd near Alport PlaceWheelchair accessible6:38 AM
  • Ferry Rd near Rutherford StWheelchair accessible6:39 AM
  • Ferry Rd near Catherine StWheelchair accessible6:39 AM
  • Ferry Rd near Oak StWheelchair accessible6:40 AM
  • Ferry Rd near Radley StWheelchair accessible6:41 AM
  • Ferry Rd near Tilford StWheelchair accessible6:41 AM
  • Ferry Rd near Mackworth StWheelchair accessible6:42 AM
  • Ferry Rd near Manning PlWheelchair accessible6:43 AM
  • Ferry Rd near Isabella PlWheelchair accessible6:44 AM
  • Ferry Rd near Bordesley StWheelchair accessible6:45 AM
  • Ferry Rd near Phillipstown CtsWheelchair accessible6:45 AM
  • Ferry Rd near Lancaster StWheelchair accessible6:47 AM
  • Ferry Rd (Ritchies Depot WB)Wheelchair accessible6:48 AM
  • Ara InstituteWheelchair accessible6:49 AM
  • Bus Interchange (Platform C)Wheelchair accessible6:52 AM
  • St Asaph St near Colombo StWheelchair accessible6:56 AM
  • St Asaph St near Montreal StWheelchair accessible6:58 AM
  • Christchurch Hospital Main Stop WBWheelchair accessible6:59 AM
  • Riccarton Ave (Hospital)Wheelchair accessible7:00 AM
  • Riccarton AveWheelchair accessible7:01 AM
  • Riccarton Rd near Bartlett StWheelchair accessible7:02 AM
  • Riccarton Rd near Harakeke StWheelchair accessible7:03 AM
  • Westfield RiccartonWheelchair accessible7:04 AM
  • Riccarton Rd near Shand CresWheelchair accessible7:05 AM
  • Riccarton Rd near Paeroa StWheelchair accessible7:06 AM
  • Riccarton Rd near Balgay StWheelchair accessible7:06 AM
  • Ilam Rd near Rudleigh AveWheelchair accessible7:08 AM
  • Ilam Rd near Kirkwood AveWheelchair accessible7:08 AM
  • University of CanterburyWheelchair accessible7:09 AM
  • Ilam near Montana AveWheelchair accessible7:10 AM
  • Maidstone RdWheelchair accessible7:11 AM
  • Maidstone Rd near Farnham PlWheelchair accessible7:11 AM
  • Maidstone Rd near Farnham PlWheelchair accessible7:12 AM
  • Maidstone RdWheelchair accessible7:13 AM
  • Maidstone Rd near Hounslow StWheelchair accessible7:13 AM
  • Maidstone RdWheelchair accessible7:14 AM
  • Maidstone Rd near Radbrook StWheelchair accessible7:14 AM
  • Maidstone Rd near Colina StWheelchair accessible7:15 AM
  • Maidstone Rd near Derenzy PlWheelchair accessible7:15 AM
  • Withells Rd near Gainford StWheelchair accessible7:16 AM
  • Withells Rd near Apsley DrWheelchair accessible7:17 AM
  • Avonhead MallWheelchair accessible7:17 AM
  • Withells Rd near Westall LnWheelchair accessible7:18 AM
  • Withells Rd near Avonhead RdWheelchair accessible7:19 AM
  • Memorial Ave near Avice Hill ReserveWheelchair accessible7:22 AM
  • Commodore HotelWheelchair accessible7:22 AM
  • Memorial Ave near Spitfire SquareWheelchair accessible7:26 AM
  • Christchurch International AirportWheelchair accessible7:29 AM
  • 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 6:21 AM, and arrives at Christchurch International Airport at 7:29 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

    79% of riders report that the Metro Christchurch 3 bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 80 riders reported on the on-time performance of the 3 bus. Compared to other Metro Christchurch lines, the 3 bus is ranked 8 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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