London Bus 16

Bus 16 in London links Brent Park Tesco and Bishop’s Bridge / Paddington Station. The route is 0.0 km long with 40 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 56 minutes. On a weekday it runs 105 trips in one direction, and 88 on a weekend day.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus 16

Outbound: Brent Park Tesco → Bishop’s Bridge / Paddington Station

This direction has 40 stops. The route passes Ikea Brent Park, Humber Road Dollis Hill, Minster Road, Kilburn Park Road. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: Bishop’s Bridge / Paddington Station → Brent Park Tesco

This direction has 38 stops. The route passes Paddington Station / Eastbourne Terrace, Carlton Vale, St. Cuthbert’s Road, Oxgate Gardens. The full list of stops in order is below.

Schedule and frequency

According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 105 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 88 on a weekend day.

Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 10–11 minutes, most often every 10; midday every 10 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 10–12; on weekends every 12–15 minutes.

Fare and payment

A single ride costs 1.75 £ — fare in effect since 5 July 2026. The same fare applies to buses in London.

A single bus or tram journey costs £1.75. The Hopper fare lets you make unlimited bus and tram journeys within one hour of your first tap at no extra charge. Daily spending is capped at £5.25; a 7 Day Bus & Tram Pass costs £24.70. London buses do not accept cash — pay by contactless or Oyster. Transfers within 60 minutes are free. Within the Hopper hour the transfers are free; you must tap the same card or device.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a ride on bus 16 cost?

1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.

When do the first and last trips run?

From Brent Park Tesco the first is at 05:20 and the last at 23:55. From Bishop’s Bridge / Paddington Station they are 00:03 and 23:51.

How long does the trip from Brent Park Tesco to Bishop’s Bridge / Paddington Station take?

About 56 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

40 outbound and 38 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.

Does bus 16 run on weekends?

Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 88 trips in one direction, running from Brent Park Tesco between 05:20 and 23:55.

Every route number with its termini, operating hours and travel time is collected in the London buses overview.

Data current as of August 22, 2026. Schedule and termini — Transport for London (TfL). Fares — Mayor of London, MD3517 July 2026 fare changes (Direction to TfL). Stop list, schedule and route geometry come from the official GTFS feed (Bus Open Data Service (BODS), version 20260822_025337).