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Metro Christchurch 3 bus

Airport / Sumner

78 % on time

Metro Christchurch 3 bus Stop List and Next Departures

The Metro Christchurch 3 - Airport / Sumner bus serves 71 bus stops in the Christchurch area departing from Sheffield Cres 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 can be found in the Transit app.

Sumner via City
Airport via University
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Stops
Tue, Mar 24, 2026
  • Sheffield CresWheelchair accessible5:45 AM
  • Roydvale AveWheelchair accessible5:46 AM
  • Roydvale Ave near Highwood LnWheelchair accessible5:47 AM
  • Roydvale Ave near O'connor PlWheelchair accessible5:48 AM
  • Withells Rd near Avonhead RdWheelchair accessible5:51 AM
  • Withells Rd near Westall LnWheelchair accessible5:51 AM
  • Withells Rd near Merrin StWheelchair accessible5:52 AM
  • Avonhead MallWheelchair accessible5:52 AM
  • Withells Rd near Apsley DrWheelchair accessible5:52 AM
  • Withells Rd near Gainford StWheelchair accessible5:53 AM
  • Maidstone Rd near Derenzy PlWheelchair accessible5:53 AM
  • Maidstone Rd near Colina StWheelchair accessible5:54 AM
  • Maidstone Rd near Highfield PlWheelchair accessible5:54 AM
  • Maidstone Rd near Westmont StWheelchair accessible5:55 AM
  • Maidstone Rd near Solway AveWheelchair accessible5:55 AM
  • Maidstone RdWheelchair accessible5:56 AM
  • Maidstone Rd near Farnham PlWheelchair accessible5:57 AM
  • Ilam Rd near Montana AveWheelchair accessible5:58 AM
  • University / Ilam RdWheelchair accessible5:59 AM
  • Ilam Rd near Kirkwood AveWheelchair accessible6:00 AM
  • Riccarton Rd near Field TceWheelchair accessible6:01 AM
  • Riccarton Rd near Balgay StWheelchair accessible6:01 AM
  • Riccarton Rd near Paeroa StWheelchair accessible6:02 AM
  • Riccarton Rd near Wainui StWheelchair accessible6:03 AM
  • Westfield RiccartonWheelchair accessible6:04 AM
  • Riccarton Rd near Harakeke StWheelchair accessible6:05 AM
  • Riccarton Rd near Bartlett StWheelchair accessible6:06 AM
  • Riccarton AveWheelchair accessible6:07 AM
  • Riccarton Ave (Hospital)Wheelchair accessible6:08 AM
  • Christchurch Hospital Main Stop EBWheelchair accessible6:09 AM
  • Bus Interchange (Platform A)Wheelchair accessible6:12 AM
  • Tuam St near Barbadoes StWheelchair accessible6:15 AM
  • Ferry Rd (Ritchies Depot EB)Wheelchair accessible6:18 AM
  • Ferry Rd near Nursery RdWheelchair accessible6:20 AM
  • Ferry Rd near Phillipstown CtsWheelchair accessible6:21 AM
  • Ferry Rd near Osborne StWheelchair accessible6:22 AM
  • Ferry Rd near Aldwins RdWheelchair accessible6:23 AM
  • Ferry Rd near Manning PlWheelchair accessible6:24 AM
  • Ferry Rd near Smith StWheelchair accessible6:24 AM
  • Ferry Rd near Tilford StWheelchair accessible6:25 AM
  • Ferry Rd near Hargood StWheelchair accessible6:26 AM
  • Ferry Rd near Portman StWheelchair accessible6:26 AM
  • Ferry Rd near Catherine StWheelchair accessible6:27 AM
  • Ferry Rd near Palinurus RdWheelchair accessible6:28 AM
  • Ferry Rd near Alport PlWheelchair accessible6:28 AM
  • Ferry Rd near Dyers RdWheelchair accessible6:29 AM
  • Ferry Rd near Charlesworth StWheelchair accessible6:29 AM
  • Ferry Rd near Waterman PlWheelchair accessible6:30 AM
  • Ferrymead ShopsWheelchair accessible6:30 AM
  • Ferry Rd near Settlers CresWheelchair accessible6:30 AM
  • Main Rd near Te Awakura TceWheelchair accessible6:31 AM
  • Main RdWheelchair accessible6:31 AM
  • Main Rd near Mccormacks Bay RdWheelchair accessible6:32 AM
  • Main Rd near Raekura PlWheelchair accessible6:33 AM
  • Main Rd near Celia StWheelchair accessible6:33 AM
  • Main Rd near Augusta StWheelchair accessible6:34 AM
  • Main Rd near Wakatu AveWheelchair accessible6:34 AM
  • Main Rd near Cliff StWheelchair accessible6:34 AM
  • Main Rd near Marriner StWheelchair accessible6:36 AM
  • Marriner St near Richmond Hill WlkWheelchair accessible6:36 AM
  • Marriner St near Wakefield AveWheelchair accessible6:36 AM
  • Nayland St near Stoke StWheelchair accessible6:37 AM
  • Nayland St near Hardwicke StWheelchair accessible6:37 AM
  • Nayland St near Menzies StWheelchair accessible6:37 AM
  • Nayland St near Head StWheelchair accessible6:38 AM
  • Head St near Dryden StWheelchair accessible6:38 AM
  • Colenso St near Menzies StWheelchair accessible6:38 AM
  • Van Asch St near Denman StWheelchair accessible6:39 AM
  • Duncan St near Campbell StWheelchair accessible6:39 AM
  • Wakefield Ave near Paisley StWheelchair accessible6:40 AM
  • SumnerWheelchair accessible6:50 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 Sheffield Cres at 5:45 AM, and arrives at Sumner at 6:50 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

    78 % on time

    78% of riders report that the Metro Christchurch 3 bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 182 riders reported on the on-time performance of the 3 bus. Compared to other Metro Christchurch lines, the 3 bus is ranked 4 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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