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Metro Christchurch 3 bus

Airport / Sumner

80 % on time

Metro Christchurch 3 bus Stop List and Next Departures

The Metro Christchurch 3 - Airport / Sumner bus serves 70 bus stops in the Christchurch area departing from Christchurch International Airport 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 (if available) can be found in the Transit app.

Sumner via City
Airport via University
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Stops
Fri, Aug 15, 2025
  • Christchurch International AirportWheelchair accessible3:07 PM
  • Memorial Ave near Spitfire SquareWheelchair accessible3:11 PM
  • Memorial Ave near Stableford GreenWheelchair accessible3:14 PM
  • Memorial Ave near Avice Hill ReserveWheelchair accessible3:14 PM
  • Withells Rd near Avonhead RdWheelchair accessible3:17 PM
  • Withells Rd near Westall LnWheelchair accessible3:18 PM
  • Withells Rd near Merrin StWheelchair accessible3:19 PM
  • Avonhead MallWheelchair accessible3:19 PM
  • Withells Rd near Apsley DrWheelchair accessible3:19 PM
  • Withells Rd near Gainford StWheelchair accessible3:20 PM
  • Maidstone Rd near Derenzy PlWheelchair accessible3:20 PM
  • Maidstone Rd near Colina StWheelchair accessible3:20 PM
  • Maidstone Rd near Highfield PlWheelchair accessible3:21 PM
  • Maidstone Rd near Westmont StWheelchair accessible3:22 PM
  • Maidstone Rd near Solway AveWheelchair accessible3:22 PM
  • Maidstone RdWheelchair accessible3:23 PM
  • Ilam Rd near Montana AveWheelchair accessible3:27 PM
  • University / Ilam RdWheelchair accessible3:28 PM
  • Ilam Rd near Kirkwood AveWheelchair accessible3:29 PM
  • Riccarton Rd near Field TceWheelchair accessible3:32 PM
  • Riccarton Rd near Balgay StWheelchair accessible3:32 PM
  • Riccarton Rd near Paeroa StWheelchair accessible3:33 PM
  • Riccarton Rd near Wainui StWheelchair accessible3:34 PM
  • Westfield RiccartonWheelchair accessible3:35 PM
  • Riccarton Rd near Harakeke StWheelchair accessible3:38 PM
  • Riccarton Rd near Bartlett StWheelchair accessible3:39 PM
  • Riccarton AveWheelchair accessible3:41 PM
  • Riccarton Ave (Hospital)Wheelchair accessible3:42 PM
  • Christchurch Hospital Main Stop EBWheelchair accessible3:44 PM
  • Bus Interchange (Platform A)Wheelchair accessible3:47 PM
  • Barbadoes St near Tuam St (Temp)Wheelchair accessible3:53 PM
  • Ferry Rd (Ritchies Depot EB)Wheelchair accessible3:55 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Nursery RdWheelchair accessible3:56 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Phillipstown CtsWheelchair accessible3:59 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Osborne StWheelchair accessible4:01 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Aldwins RdWheelchair accessible4:03 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Manning PlWheelchair accessible4:03 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Smith StWheelchair accessible4:04 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Tilford StWheelchair accessible4:05 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Hargood StWheelchair accessible4:05 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Portman StWheelchair accessible4:06 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Catherine StWheelchair accessible4:07 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Palinurus RdWheelchair accessible4:08 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Alport PlWheelchair accessible4:08 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Dyers RdWheelchair accessible4:09 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Charlesworth StWheelchair accessible4:09 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Waterman PlWheelchair accessible4:10 PM
  • Ferrymead ShopsWheelchair accessible4:10 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Settlers CresWheelchair accessible4:10 PM
  • Main Rd near Te Awakura TceWheelchair accessible4:12 PM
  • Main RdWheelchair accessible4:12 PM
  • Main Rd near Mccormacks Bay RdWheelchair accessible4:13 PM
  • Main Rd near Raekura PlWheelchair accessible4:15 PM
  • Main Rd near Celia StWheelchair accessible4:15 PM
  • Main Rd near Augusta StWheelchair accessible4:16 PM
  • Main Rd near Wakatu AveWheelchair accessible4:17 PM
  • Main Rd near Cliff StWheelchair accessible4:17 PM
  • Main Rd near Marriner StWheelchair accessible4:19 PM
  • Marriner St near Richmond Hill WlkWheelchair accessible4:19 PM
  • Marriner St near Wakefield AveWheelchair accessible4:20 PM
  • Nayland St near Stoke StWheelchair accessible4:21 PM
  • Nayland St near Hardwicke StWheelchair accessible4:21 PM
  • Nayland St near Menzies StWheelchair accessible4:21 PM
  • Nayland St near Head StWheelchair accessible4:22 PM
  • Head St near Dryden StWheelchair accessible4:22 PM
  • Colenso St near Menzies StWheelchair accessible4:23 PM
  • Van Asch St near Denman StWheelchair accessible4:24 PM
  • Duncan St near Campbell StWheelchair accessible4:24 PM
  • Wakefield Ave near Paisley StWheelchair accessible4:25 PM
  • SumnerWheelchair accessible4:35 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 Christchurch International Airport at 3:07 PM, and arrives at Sumner at 4:35 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

    80 % on time

    80% of riders report that the Metro Christchurch 3 bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 99 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 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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