VL16 Felmersham to Rushden via Oakley, Sharnbrook

Operated by Villager Minibus Sharnbrook. First bus 09:13, last bus 11:35. 2 journeys on Fridays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.

Journeys on this route may need booking in advance. Villager Minibus Sharnbrook's timetable says so — see the operator's notes before travelling.
No buses on this route this week. It next runs on Friday, 20 November 2026, and the timetable below is for the week beginning then — school-holiday, seasonal and event services often pause like this. Check with the operator before travelling.

Timetable

Notes from Villager Minibus Sharnbrook's timetable
  • Pre-booking is strongly advised, please call 07438 870658 or visit www.villagerbus.uk to book.
Ends at Rushden Waitrose · Fridays · 1 journey
Stop 09:13
The Sun (o/s) 09:13
Weavers Lane (adj) 09:17
Queens Close (opp) 09:23
Stevington Cross (opp) 09:30
Rectory Close (adj) 09:39
The Institute (o/s) 09:47
The Green (opp) 09:53
Loring Road West (Stop G) 10:00
The Swan with Two Nicks (Stop M) 10:04
The Fordham Arms (Stop O) 10:06
Flutters Bingo (before) 10:19
Rushden Waitrose (after) 10:25

Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. 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.

Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 — check with Villager Minibus Sharnbrook whether this route takes part. Details →

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 Villager Minibus Sharnbrook before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.

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

Route map

All stops on route VL16

VL16 towards Rushden

All 37 stops
  1. The Sun (o/s) Felmersham
  2. The Church (N-bound) Felmersham
  3. Weavers Lane (adj) Pavenham
  4. Pavenham Park (o/s) Pavenham
  5. Pavenham Road (S-bound) Oakley
  6. The Memorial (adj) Oakley
  7. Queens Close (opp) Oakley
  8. Bedford Arms (adj) Oakley
  9. Alms Houses (o/s) Stevington
  10. Stevington Cross (opp) Stevington
  11. West End (W-bound) Stevington
  12. Post Office (o/s) Carlton
  13. Victoria Farm (adj) Carlton
  14. Rectory Close (adj) Carlton
  15. Manor Close (opp) Carlton
  16. The Fox (o/s) Carlton
  17. The Playing Field (adj) Carlton
  18. The Causeway (o/s) Carlton
  19. Harrold Country Park (opp) Harrold
  20. The Institute (o/s) Harrold
  21. Harrold Priory Academy (SE-bound) Harrold
  22. The Magpie (o/s) Harrold
  23. High Street (o/s) Harrold
  24. Meadway (adj) Harrold
  25. Odell Road (N-bound) Harrold
  26. The Green (opp) Odell
  27. Upper School (Stop A) Sharnbrook
  28. Pinchmill Close (Stop C) Sharnbrook
  29. Village Hall (Stop E) Sharnbrook
  30. Loring Road West (Stop G) Sharnbrook
  31. Loring Road East (Stop I) Sharnbrook
  32. Sharnbrook House (Stop K) Sharnbrook
  33. The Swan with Two Nicks (Stop M) Sharnbrook
  34. The Fordham Arms (Stop O) Sharnbrook
  35. Flutters Bingo (before) Rushden
  36. (Rushden) Rushden Lakes (Stop 1) Rushden
  37. Rushden Waitrose (after) Rushden

VL16 towards Felmersham

All 37 stops
  1. (Rushden) Rushden Lakes (Stop 1) Rushden
  2. Rushden Waitrose (after) Rushden
  3. Rushden George Street (after) Rushden
  4. The Fordham Arms (Stop P) Sharnbrook
  5. The Swan with Two Nicks (Stop N) Sharnbrook
  6. Sharnbrook House (Stop L) Sharnbrook
  7. Loring Road East (Stop J) Sharnbrook
  8. Loring Road West (Stop H) Sharnbrook
  9. Village Hall (Stop F) Sharnbrook
  10. Pinchmill Close (Stop D) Sharnbrook
  11. Upper School (Stop B) Sharnbrook
  12. The Green (adj) Odell
  13. Odell Road (S-bound) Harrold
  14. Meadway (opp) Harrold
  15. The Institute (o/s) Harrold
  16. Harrold Priory Academy (SE-bound) Harrold
  17. The Magpie (o/s) Harrold
  18. High Street (o/s) Harrold
  19. Harrold Country Park (o/s) Harrold
  20. Victoria Farm (adj) Carlton
  21. Rectory Close (adj) Carlton
  22. Manor Close (opp) Carlton
  23. The Fox (o/s) Carlton
  24. The Playing Field (adj) Carlton
  25. The Causeway (o/s) Carlton
  26. West End (W-bound) Stevington
  27. Stevington Cross (adj) Stevington
  28. Alms Houses (opp) Stevington
  29. Park Farm (o/s) Stevington
  30. Bedford Arms (opp) Oakley
  31. Queens Close (adj) Oakley
  32. The Memorial (opp) Oakley
  33. Pavenham Road (N-bound) Oakley
  34. Close Road (opp) Pavenham
  35. Weavers Lane (opp) Pavenham
  36. The Sun (o/s) Felmersham
  37. The Church (N-bound) Felmersham

Towns & areas on this route

RushdenSharnbrookOakleyHarroldCarltonStevingtonPavenhamFelmershamOdell

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first VL16 bus?

The first VL16 departure on Fridays leaves at 09:13 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last VL16 bus?

The last VL16 on Fridays leaves its first stop at 11:35. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the VL16 bus cost?

Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Villager Minibus Sharnbrook day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.

Who runs the VL16 bus?

The VL16 is operated by Villager Minibus Sharnbrook.

Timetable data from Villager Minibus Sharnbrook via the Traveline National Dataset. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.