16 Inverness to Torvean via Drummond, Ballifeary

Operated by Highland Council. First bus 07:00, last bus 17:43. 19 journeys on weekdays. Fares: set by the operator — more.

Next towards Torvean from Dornoch Road (at): 11:15, 12:15, 13:15

Next towards Inverness from Torvean Park & Ride (at): 11:52, 14:40, 16:52

Wanted a different 16? 58 other bus routes are numbered 16 elsewhere in the UK — see every 16 bus timetable by area.

Timetable

Ends at Torvean unless marked “to …” · Monday to Thursday · 11 journeys
Stop 07:11 to Inverness09:1510:1511:1512:1513:1514:1515:03 to Inverness16:2717:15 to Inverness17:43 to Inverness
Dornoch Road (at) 07:1109:1510:1511:1512:1513:1514:1515:03·17:1517:43
Lochindorb Drive (at) 07:1109:1510:1511:1512:1513:1514:1515:03·17:1517:43
Holm Park Terminus (at) 07:1309:1710:1711:1712:1713:1714:1715:05·17:1717:45
Bellfield Park (opp) 07:1709:2110:2111:2112:2113:2114:2115:09·17:2117:49
Castle Street (at) 07:2109:2510:2511:2512:2513:2514:2515:1316:2717:2517:53
Cemetery Gates (opp) ·09:3410:3411:3412:3413:3414:34·16:36··
Torvean Park & Ride (at) ·09:3710:3711:3712:3713:3714:37·16:39··

Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off; one that finishes short of the usual end says where ("to …") — not every journey on this route runs the whole way. A · means that journey does not stop there. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.

The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — Highland Council sets the fares on the 16. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card. Who travels free →

Christmas & bank holidays

These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Highland Council before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.

Not published yet: Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day and 2 January. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.

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All stops on route 16

Towns & areas on this route

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 16 bus?

The first 16 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:00 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 16 bus?

The last 16 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:43. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 16 bus cost?

The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — Highland Council sets the fares on the 16. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.

Who runs the 16 bus?

The 16 is operated by Highland Council.

Timetable data from Highland Council via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (Scotland feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.