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Metro Christchurch 3 bus

Airport / Sumner

77 % 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
Fri, Oct 31, 2025
  • SumnerWheelchair accessible10:21 AM
  • Wakefield Ave near Paisley StWheelchair accessible10:22 AM
  • Duncan St near Truro StWheelchair accessible10:22 AM
  • Van Asch St near Denman StWheelchair accessible10:23 AM
  • Colenso St near Menzies StWheelchair accessible10:24 AM
  • Head St near Wiggins StWheelchair accessible10:25 AM
  • Nayland St near Head StWheelchair accessible10:25 AM
  • Nayland St near Menzies StWheelchair accessible10:26 AM
  • Nayland St near Hardwicke StWheelchair accessible10:26 AM
  • Nayland St near Stoke StWheelchair accessible10:26 AM
  • Wakefield Ave near Nayland StWheelchair accessible10:27 AM
  • Marriner St near Main RdWheelchair accessible10:28 AM
  • Clifton Tce and Main RdWheelchair accessible10:29 AM
  • Main Rd near Mulgans TrkWheelchair accessible10:30 AM
  • Main Rd near Moncks Bay LnWheelchair accessible10:31 AM
  • Main Rd near Wakatu AveWheelchair accessible10:31 AM
  • Main Rd near Augusta StWheelchair accessible10:32 AM
  • Main Rd near Celia StWheelchair accessible10:33 AM
  • Main Rd near Raekura PlWheelchair accessible10:33 AM
  • Mt Pleasant Rd near Main RdWheelchair accessible10:35 AM
  • Main Rd near The BraeWheelchair accessible10:36 AM
  • Main Rd near St Andrews Hill RdWheelchair accessible10:36 AM
  • Ferry Rd near Settlers CresWheelchair accessible10:38 AM
  • Ferrymead ShopsWheelchair accessible10:38 AM
  • Ferry Rd near Waterman PlWheelchair accessible10:38 AM
  • Ferry Rd near Charlesworth StWheelchair accessible10:39 AM
  • Ferry Rd near Tunnel RdWheelchair accessible10:39 AM
  • Ferry Rd near Alport PlaceWheelchair accessible10:40 AM
  • Ferry Rd near Rutherford StWheelchair accessible10:41 AM
  • Ferry Rd near Catherine StWheelchair accessible10:42 AM
  • Ferry Rd near Oak StWheelchair accessible10:42 AM
  • Ferry Rd near Radley StWheelchair accessible10:43 AM
  • Ferry Rd near Tilford StWheelchair accessible10:44 AM
  • Ferry Rd near Mackworth StWheelchair accessible10:45 AM
  • Ferry Rd near Manning PlWheelchair accessible10:46 AM
  • Ferry Rd near Isabella PlWheelchair accessible10:47 AM
  • Ferry Rd near Bordesley StWheelchair accessible10:48 AM
  • Ferry Rd near Phillipstown CtsWheelchair accessible10:49 AM
  • Ferry Rd near Lancaster StWheelchair accessible10:50 AM
  • Ferry Rd (Ritchies Depot WB)Wheelchair accessible10:52 AM
  • Ara InstituteWheelchair accessible10:53 AM
  • Bus Interchange (Platform C)Wheelchair accessible10:57 AM
  • St Asaph St near Colombo StWheelchair accessible11:01 AM
  • St Asaph St near Montreal StWheelchair accessible11:03 AM
  • Christchurch Hospital Main Stop WBWheelchair accessible11:05 AM
  • Riccarton Ave (Hospital)Wheelchair accessible11:07 AM
  • Riccarton AveWheelchair accessible11:08 AM
  • Riccarton Rd near Bartlett StWheelchair accessible11:09 AM
  • Riccarton Rd near Harakeke StWheelchair accessible11:10 AM
  • Westfield RiccartonWheelchair accessible11:12 AM
  • Riccarton Rd near Shand CresWheelchair accessible11:13 AM
  • Riccarton Rd near Paeroa StWheelchair accessible11:14 AM
  • Riccarton Rd near Balgay StWheelchair accessible11:15 AM
  • Ilam Rd near Rudleigh AveWheelchair accessible11:17 AM
  • Ilam Rd near Kirkwood AveWheelchair accessible11:17 AM
  • University of CanterburyWheelchair accessible11:18 AM
  • Ilam near Montana AveWheelchair accessible11:19 AM
  • Maidstone RdWheelchair accessible11:20 AM
  • Maidstone Rd near Farnham PlWheelchair accessible11:21 AM
  • Maidstone Rd near Farnham PlWheelchair accessible11:21 AM
  • Maidstone RdWheelchair accessible11:22 AM
  • Maidstone Rd near Hounslow StWheelchair accessible11:22 AM
  • Maidstone RdWheelchair accessible11:23 AM
  • Maidstone Rd near Radbrook StWheelchair accessible11:24 AM
  • Maidstone Rd near Colina StWheelchair accessible11:24 AM
  • Maidstone Rd near Derenzy PlWheelchair accessible11:25 AM
  • Withells Rd near Gainford StWheelchair accessible11:25 AM
  • Withells Rd near Apsley DrWheelchair accessible11:26 AM
  • Avonhead MallWheelchair accessible11:26 AM
  • Withells Rd near Westall LnWheelchair accessible11:28 AM
  • Withells Rd near Avonhead RdWheelchair accessible11:29 AM
  • Roydvale Ave near Sir William Pickering DrWheelchair accessible11:34 AM
  • Roydvale Ave near Juniper PlWheelchair accessible11:35 AM
  • Roydvale Ave near Homersham PlWheelchair accessible11:36 AM
  • Wairakei Rd near Sheffield CresWheelchair accessible11:38 AM
  • Sheffield Cres near Wairakei RdWheelchair accessible11:39 AM
  • Sheffield Cres near Sir William Pickering DrWheelchair accessible11:40 AM
  • Sheffield CresWheelchair accessible11:41 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 10:21 AM, and arrives at Sheffield Cres at 11:41 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

    77 % on time

    77% of riders report that the Metro Christchurch 3 bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 105 riders reported on the on-time performance of the 3 bus. Compared to other Metro Christchurch lines, the 3 bus is ranked 9 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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