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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 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
Thu, Nov 6, 2025
  • SumnerWheelchair accessible7:36 PM
  • Wakefield Ave near Paisley StWheelchair accessible7:37 PM
  • Duncan St near Truro StWheelchair accessible7:37 PM
  • Van Asch St near Denman StWheelchair accessible7:38 PM
  • Colenso St near Menzies StWheelchair accessible7:39 PM
  • Head St near Wiggins StWheelchair accessible7:39 PM
  • Nayland St near Head StWheelchair accessible7:40 PM
  • Nayland St near Menzies StWheelchair accessible7:40 PM
  • Nayland St near Hardwicke StWheelchair accessible7:41 PM
  • Nayland St near Stoke StWheelchair accessible7:41 PM
  • Wakefield Ave near Nayland StWheelchair accessible7:42 PM
  • Marriner St near Main RdWheelchair accessible7:43 PM
  • Clifton Tce and Main RdWheelchair accessible7:43 PM
  • Main Rd near Mulgans TrkWheelchair accessible7:45 PM
  • Main Rd near Moncks Bay LnWheelchair accessible7:45 PM
  • Main Rd near Wakatu AveWheelchair accessible7:45 PM
  • Main Rd near Augusta StWheelchair accessible7:46 PM
  • Main Rd near Celia StWheelchair accessible7:46 PM
  • Main Rd near Raekura PlWheelchair accessible7:47 PM
  • Mt Pleasant Rd near Main RdWheelchair accessible7:49 PM
  • Main Rd near The BraeWheelchair accessible7:49 PM
  • Main Rd near St Andrews Hill RdWheelchair accessible7:50 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Settlers CresWheelchair accessible7:51 PM
  • Ferrymead ShopsWheelchair accessible7:51 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Waterman PlWheelchair accessible7:51 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Charlesworth StWheelchair accessible7:52 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Tunnel RdWheelchair accessible7:52 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Alport PlaceWheelchair accessible7:53 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Rutherford StWheelchair accessible7:54 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Catherine StWheelchair accessible7:55 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Oak StWheelchair accessible7:55 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Radley StWheelchair accessible7:56 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Tilford StWheelchair accessible7:57 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Mackworth StWheelchair accessible7:58 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Manning PlWheelchair accessible7:58 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Isabella PlWheelchair accessible7:59 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Bordesley StWheelchair accessible8:00 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Phillipstown CtsWheelchair accessible8:00 PM
  • Ferry Rd near Lancaster StWheelchair accessible8:02 PM
  • Ferry Rd (Ritchies Depot WB)Wheelchair accessible8:03 PM
  • Ara InstituteWheelchair accessible8:04 PM
  • Bus Interchange (Platform C)Wheelchair accessible8:07 PM
  • St Asaph St near Colombo StWheelchair accessible8:11 PM
  • St Asaph St near Montreal StWheelchair accessible8:13 PM
  • Christchurch Hospital Main Stop WBWheelchair accessible8:14 PM
  • Riccarton Ave (Hospital)Wheelchair accessible8:15 PM
  • Riccarton AveWheelchair accessible8:16 PM
  • Riccarton Rd near Bartlett StWheelchair accessible8:17 PM
  • Riccarton Rd near Harakeke StWheelchair accessible8:18 PM
  • Westfield RiccartonWheelchair accessible8:19 PM
  • Riccarton Rd near Shand CresWheelchair accessible8:20 PM
  • Riccarton Rd near Paeroa StWheelchair accessible8:20 PM
  • Riccarton Rd near Balgay StWheelchair accessible8:21 PM
  • Ilam Rd near Rudleigh AveWheelchair accessible8:22 PM
  • Ilam Rd near Kirkwood AveWheelchair accessible8:23 PM
  • University of CanterburyWheelchair accessible8:23 PM
  • Ilam near Montana AveWheelchair accessible8:24 PM
  • Maidstone RdWheelchair accessible8:25 PM
  • Maidstone Rd near Farnham PlWheelchair accessible8:25 PM
  • Maidstone Rd near Farnham PlWheelchair accessible8:26 PM
  • Maidstone RdWheelchair accessible8:27 PM
  • Maidstone Rd near Hounslow StWheelchair accessible8:27 PM
  • Maidstone RdWheelchair accessible8:28 PM
  • Maidstone Rd near Radbrook StWheelchair accessible8:29 PM
  • Maidstone Rd near Colina StWheelchair accessible8:29 PM
  • Maidstone Rd near Derenzy PlWheelchair accessible8:30 PM
  • Withells Rd near Gainford StWheelchair accessible8:30 PM
  • Withells Rd near Apsley DrWheelchair accessible8:31 PM
  • Avonhead MallWheelchair accessible8:31 PM
  • Withells Rd near Westall LnWheelchair accessible8:33 PM
  • Withells Rd near Avonhead RdWheelchair accessible8:33 PM
  • Roydvale Ave near Sir William Pickering DrWheelchair accessible8:37 PM
  • Roydvale Ave near Juniper PlWheelchair accessible8:38 PM
  • Roydvale Ave near Homersham PlWheelchair accessible8:39 PM
  • Wairakei Rd near Sheffield CresWheelchair accessible8:41 PM
  • Sheffield Cres near Wairakei RdWheelchair accessible8:41 PM
  • Sheffield Cres near Sir William Pickering DrWheelchair accessible8:42 PM
  • Sheffield CresWheelchair accessible8:43 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 7:36 PM, and arrives at Sheffield Cres at 8:43 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

    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, 114 riders reported on the on-time performance of the 3 bus. Compared to other Metro Christchurch lines, the 3 bus is ranked 5 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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