Tram Line 3 will open to passengers on Saturday 21 November 2026. The new Green line links Saltmarsh, the University and Eastcliff, giving Larkhaven three tram lines for the first time. Larkhaven Transit is marking the opening with a free open day at its Saltmarsh depot from 10:00 to 16:00 the same day.
About the new line
- 14 stops over 9.6 km, from Saltmarsh to Eastcliff via the University
- the full journey takes about 26 minutes
- trams every 8 minutes during the day from Monday to Saturday, and every 15 minutes in the evenings and on Sundays
- every tram and every stop is step-free, with space for wheelchairs and pushchairs
- connections with Line 1 (Red, Quayside to Northbank) and Line 2 (Blue, Old Town to Wren Valley)
Fares
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Single | £1.80 |
| Day ticket, valid on all three lines | £4.50 |
| Under-16s | Free at weekends |
Line 3 is the biggest change to getting around Larkhaven in a generation. It puts thousands of homes in Saltmarsh and Eastcliff within half an hour of the University and the jobs around it, and it gives people a real alternative to the car.
Deputy Mayor Kwame Asante
Sunita Kaur, Managing Director of Larkhaven Transit, said: “Our drivers have been training on the line since the summer, and we can’t wait to welcome our first passengers. Come and see behind the scenes at the depot on opening day.”
Stay safe around the new line
Until the opening, you’ll see trams running on Line 3 without passengers while drivers train and the system is tested. The overhead power lines are already live, so please:
- look both ways before crossing the tracks: trams are quiet and can’t swerve
- only cross at marked crossings
- if you’re cycling, cross the rails as close to a right angle as you can, so your wheels don’t get caught
- never park on or next to the tracks
Open day at Saltmarsh depot
On Saturday 21 November, from 10:00 to 16:00, you can look round the depot where the Line 3 trams are maintained, try the driver training simulator and meet the engineers who built the line. It’s free and there’s no need to book. Find out more about the open day.
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