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Metro Christchurch 3 bus

Airport / Sumner

83 % 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
Tue, Jan 27, 2026
  • SumnerWheelchair accessible1:46 PM
  • Wakefield Ave near Paisley StWheelchair accessible1:47 PM
  • Duncan St near Truro StWheelchair accessible1:47 PM
  • Van Asch St near Denman StWheelchair accessible1:48 PM
  • Colenso St near Menzies StWheelchair accessible1:49 PM
  • Head St near Wiggins StWheelchair accessible1:49 PM
  • Nayland St near Head StWheelchair accessible1:50 PM
  • Nayland St near Menzies StWheelchair accessible1:50 PM
  • Nayland St near Hardwicke StWheelchair accessible1:51 PM
  • Nayland St near Stoke StWheelchair accessible1:51 PM
  • Wakefield Ave near Nayland StWheelchair accessible1:52 PM
  • Marriner St near Main RdWheelchair accessible1:54 PM
  • Clifton Tce and Main RdWheelchair accessible1:54 PM
  • Main Rd near Mulgans TrkWheelchair accessible1:55 PM
  • Main Rd near Moncks Bay LnWheelchair accessible1:56 PM
  • Main Rd near Wakatu AveWheelchair accessible1:56 PM
  • Main Rd near Augusta StWheelchair accessible1:57 PM
  • Main Rd near Celia StWheelchair accessible1:58 PM
  • Main Rd near Raekura PlWheelchair accessible1:58 PM
  • Mt Pleasant Rd near Main RdWheelchair accessible2:00 PM
  • Main Rd near The BraeWheelchair accessible2:01 PM
  • Main Rd near St Andrews Hill RdWheelchair accessible2:01 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Settlers CresWheelchair accessible2:03 PM
  • Ferrymead ShopsWheelchair accessible2:03 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Waterman PlWheelchair accessible2:03 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Charlesworth StWheelchair accessible2:04 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Tunnel RdWheelchair accessible2:04 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Alport PlaceWheelchair accessible2:05 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Rutherford StWheelchair accessible2:06 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Catherine StWheelchair accessible2:07 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Oak StWheelchair accessible2:08 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Radley StWheelchair accessible2:09 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Tilford StWheelchair accessible2:09 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Mackworth StWheelchair accessible2:11 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Manning PlWheelchair accessible2:11 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Isabella PlWheelchair accessible2:12 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Bordesley StWheelchair accessible2:13 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Phillipstown CtsWheelchair accessible2:14 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Lancaster StWheelchair accessible2:16 PM
  • Ferry Rd (Ritchies Depot WB)Wheelchair accessible2:17 PM
  • Ara InstituteWheelchair accessible2:18 PM
  • Bus Interchange (Platform C)Wheelchair accessible2:22 PM
  • St Asaph St near Colombo StWheelchair accessible2:27 PM
  • St Asaph St near Montreal StWheelchair accessible2:29 PM
  • Christchurch Hospital Main Stop WBWheelchair accessible2:31 PM
  • Riccarton Ave (Hospital)Wheelchair accessible2:33 PM
  • Riccarton AveWheelchair accessible2:33 PM
  • Riccarton Rd near Bartlett StWheelchair accessible2:35 PM
  • Riccarton Rd near Harakeke StWheelchair accessible2:36 PM
  • Westfield RiccartonWheelchair accessible2:38 PM
  • Riccarton Rd near Shand CresWheelchair accessible2:40 PM
  • Riccarton Rd near Paeroa StWheelchair accessible2:40 PM
  • Riccarton Rd near Balgay StWheelchair accessible2:41 PM
  • Ilam Rd near Rudleigh AveWheelchair accessible2:43 PM
  • Ilam Rd near Kirkwood AveWheelchair accessible2:43 PM
  • University of CanterburyWheelchair accessible2:44 PM
  • Ilam near Montana AveWheelchair accessible2:45 PM
  • Maidstone RdWheelchair accessible2:46 PM
  • Maidstone Rd near Farnham PlWheelchair accessible2:46 PM
  • Maidstone Rd near Farnham PlWheelchair accessible2:47 PM
  • Maidstone RdWheelchair accessible2:48 PM
  • Maidstone Rd near Hounslow StWheelchair accessible2:48 PM
  • Maidstone RdWheelchair accessible2:49 PM
  • Maidstone Rd near Radbrook StWheelchair accessible2:50 PM
  • Maidstone Rd near Colina StWheelchair accessible2:50 PM
  • Maidstone Rd near Derenzy PlWheelchair accessible2:50 PM
  • Withells Rd near Gainford StWheelchair accessible2:51 PM
  • Withells Rd near Apsley DrWheelchair accessible2:52 PM
  • Avonhead MallWheelchair accessible2:52 PM
  • Withells Rd near Westall LnWheelchair accessible2:54 PM
  • Withells Rd near Avonhead RdWheelchair accessible2:55 PM
  • Roydvale Ave near Sir William Pickering DrWheelchair accessible2:59 PM
  • Roydvale Ave near Juniper PlWheelchair accessible3:01 PM
  • Roydvale Ave near Homersham PlWheelchair accessible3:02 PM
  • Wairakei Rd near Sheffield CresWheelchair accessible3:04 PM
  • Sheffield Cres near Wairakei RdWheelchair accessible3:05 PM
  • Sheffield Cres near Sir William Pickering DrWheelchair accessible3:06 PM
  • Sheffield CresWheelchair accessible3:07 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 1:46 PM, and arrives at Sheffield Cres at 3:07 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

    83 % on time

    83% of riders report that the Metro Christchurch 3 bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 68 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 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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