RA3

RA3 Bus Times – Watford

First Bus · 10 stops

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Next departures

Watford Junction Railway Station

13:59

30 minWatford Junction R.. 15:40

14:57

88 minWatford Junction R.. 16:40

16:04

155 minWatford Junction R.. 17:50

17:04

215 minWatford Junction R.. 18:50

18:04

275 minWatford Junction R.. 19:50

19:13

344 minWatford Junction R.. 20:45

MON-FRI · 20 services03:32 — 22:58

The RA3 bus runs between Watford and Watford, operated by First Bus. This route has 10 stops.

RA3 Bus Timetable

Mon-Fri Mon-Sat Saturday Sunday

Stop
Watford Junction Railway Station	05:53	06:45	07:45	08:52	09:56	10:59	11:59	12:59	13:59	14:57	16:04	17:04	18:04	19:13
Town Hall	05:57	06:49	07:50	08:57	10:01	11:03	12:03	13:03	14:03	15:02	16:09	17:09	18:09	19:17
Wentworth Close	05:59	06:51	07:52	08:59	10:03	11:05	12:05	13:05	14:05	15:04	16:11	17:11	18:11	19:19
Grove Mill Lane	06:00	06:53	07:54	09:01	10:04	11:06	12:06	13:06	14:06	15:05	16:13	17:13	18:13	19:20
Heathrow Terminal 2	06:44	07:44	08:44	09:49	10:49	11:49	12:49	13:49	14:49	15:49	16:59	17:59	18:59	19:59
Heathrow Terminal 3	06:49	07:49	08:49	09:54	10:54	11:54	12:54	13:54	14:54	15:54	17:04	18:04	19:04	20:04
Grove Mill Lane	07:22	08:26	09:25	10:30	11:32	12:33	13:33	14:33	15:33	16:33	17:43	18:43	19:43	20:38
Wentworth Close	07:22	08:27	09:26	10:31	11:33	12:34	13:34	14:34	15:34	16:34	17:44	18:44	19:44	20:39
Town Hall	07:24	08:29	09:28	10:33	11:35	12:36	13:36	14:36	15:36	16:36	17:46	18:46	19:46	20:41
Watford Junction Railway Station	07:28	08:33	09:32	10:37	11:39	12:40	13:40	14:40	15:40	16:40	17:50	18:50	19:50	20:45

Stop
Watford Junction Railway Station	03:32	04:37	20:21	21:13	22:08	22:58
Town Hall	03:35	04:40	20:25	21:16	22:11	23:01
Wentworth Close	03:36	04:41	20:26	21:17	22:12	23:02
Grove Mill Lane	03:37	04:42	20:27	21:18	22:13	23:03
Heathrow Terminal 2	04:05	05:10	20:59	21:49	22:44	23:34
Heathrow Terminal 3	04:10	05:15	21:04	21:54	22:49	23:39
Grove Mill Lane	04:39	05:44	21:35	22:25	23:20	24:10
Wentworth Close	04:39	05:44	21:35	22:25	23:20	24:10
Town Hall	04:41	05:46	21:37	22:27	23:22	24:12
Watford Junction Railway Station	04:45	05:50	21:41	22:31	23:26	24:16

Stop
Watford Junction Railway Station	06:04	07:02	07:59	09:04	10:02	11:02	12:02	13:02	14:02	15:02	16:05	17:15	18:15	19:20
Town Hall	06:07	07:05	08:03	09:08	10:07	11:07	12:07	13:07	14:07	15:07	16:10	17:20	18:20	19:24
Wentworth Close	06:09	07:07	08:05	09:10	10:09	11:09	12:09	13:09	14:09	15:09	16:12	17:22	18:22	19:25
Grove Mill Lane	06:10	07:08	08:06	09:11	10:10	11:10	12:10	13:10	14:10	15:10	16:13	17:23	18:23	19:27
Heathrow Terminal 2	06:44	07:44	08:44	09:49	10:49	11:49	12:49	13:49	14:49	15:49	16:49	17:59	18:59	19:59
Heathrow Terminal 3	06:49	07:49	08:49	09:54	10:54	11:54	12:54	13:54	14:54	15:54	16:54	18:04	19:04	20:04
Grove Mill Lane	07:22	08:23	09:25	10:30	11:31	12:31	13:31	14:31	15:31	16:31	17:29	18:38	19:36	20:35
Wentworth Close	07:22	08:24	09:26	10:31	11:32	12:32	13:32	14:32	15:32	16:32	17:30	18:38	19:36	20:35
Town Hall	07:24	08:26	09:28	10:33	11:34	12:34	13:34	14:34	15:34	16:34	17:32	18:40	19:38	20:37
Watford Junction Railway Station	07:28	08:30	09:32	10:37	11:38	12:38	13:38	14:38	15:38	16:38	17:36	18:44	19:42	20:41

Stop
Watford Junction Railway Station	03:32	04:37	06:04	07:02	07:59	09:04	10:02	11:02	12:02	13:02	14:02	15:02	16:05	17:15	18:15	19:20	20:21	21:13	22:08	22:58
Town Hall	03:35	04:40	06:07	07:05	08:03	09:08	10:07	11:07	12:07	13:07	14:07	15:07	16:10	17:20	18:20	19:24	20:25	21:16	22:11	23:01
Wentworth Close	03:36	04:41	06:09	07:07	08:05	09:10	10:09	11:09	12:09	13:09	14:09	15:09	16:12	17:22	18:22	19:25	20:26	21:17	22:12	23:02
Grove Mill Lane	03:37	04:42	06:10	07:08	08:06	09:11	10:10	11:10	12:10	13:10	14:10	15:10	16:13	17:23	18:23	19:27	20:27	21:18	22:13	23:03
Heathrow Terminal 2	04:05	05:10	06:44	07:44	08:44	09:49	10:49	11:49	12:49	13:49	14:49	15:49	16:49	17:59	18:59	19:59	20:59	21:49	22:44	23:34
Heathrow Terminal 3	04:10	05:15	06:49	07:49	08:49	09:54	10:54	11:54	12:54	13:54	14:54	15:54	16:54	18:04	19:04	20:04	21:04	21:54	22:49	23:39
Grove Mill Lane	04:39	05:44	07:19	08:23	09:25	10:30	11:31	12:31	13:31	14:31	15:31	16:31	17:29	18:38	19:36	20:35	21:35	22:25	23:20	24:10
Wentworth Close	04:39	05:44	07:19	08:24	09:26	10:31	11:32	12:32	13:32	14:32	15:32	16:32	17:30	18:38	19:36	20:35	21:35	22:25	23:20	24:10
Town Hall	04:41	05:46	07:21	08:26	09:28	10:33	11:34	12:34	13:34	14:34	15:34	16:34	17:32	18:40	19:38	20:37	21:37	22:27	23:22	24:12
Watford Junction Railway Station	04:45	05:50	07:25	08:30	09:32	10:37	11:38	12:38	13:38	14:38	15:38	16:38	17:36	18:44	19:42	20:41	21:41	22:31	23:26	24:16

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First Bus

Websitewww.firstbus.co.uk

Customer ServiceMonday to Friday 9am to 5pm

Accessibility: Buses have low-floor access and designated wheelchair spaces where wheelchair users have priority. Recognised assistance animals travel free, buggies and pushchairs go in designated zones, and folding bicycles are allowed.

Fares & Tickets

Single £1.80

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No more than 3 on most routes across England from 1 January 2025

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Passes through: WatfordNorth WatfordHeathrow Airport

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Where does the RA3 bus stop?

The RA3 serves 10 stops passing through Watford, North Watford and Heathrow Airport. You can find the full list of stops with a route map further up this page.

Does the RA3 run on weekends?

Yes, the RA3 runs on Saturdays and Sundays. The weekend timetable may have fewer departures than weekdays - use the day tabs above to compare.

Can I use a bus pass on the RA3?

Most First Bus services accept concessionary bus passes (including the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme for eligible passengers). Contactless payment is widely accepted. Check with First Bus for specific ticket options on this route.

Does the RA3 run on bank holidays?

There is no specific bank holiday timetable listed for the RA3. On bank holidays, most operators run a Sunday or reduced service. Contact First Bus to confirm bank holiday arrangements.

Sources: Bus Open Data Service (BODS) for timetable and route data · www.firstbus.co.uk for operator information · BODS Fares API for fare data

NOC: FABD, FYOR, FWYO, FBRA, FLDS, FHUD, FHAL, FSYO, FMAN, FLEI, FSMR, FECS, FESX, FDOR, RRAR, FTVA, FHAM, FBRI, FCWL, FBOS, FPOT, FCYM, FGLA

Valid from 26 Jul 2026

Source: Bus Open Data Service

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