X16 Bury St Edmunds BS ↔ Newmarket BS

Operated by Stephensons of Essex. First bus 08:55, last bus 15:05. 2 journeys on weekdays.

✅ The X16 is confirmed in the national fare cap — single fares cost at most £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Source: GOV.UK. Details →

Timetable

Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.

towards Newmarket BS · Monday to Friday towards Bury St Edmunds BS · Monday to Friday
X16 towards Newmarket BS — Monday to Friday (1 journeys)
Bus Station (Stand 6) 08:55
Cavendish Road (opp) 09:00
The Cock (adj) 09:10
The Guineas Bus Station (Bay 1) 09:25

Route map

All stops on route X16

X16 towards Newmarket BS

  1. Bus Station (Stand 6) Bury St Edmunds
  2. Springfield Road (opp) Bury St Edmunds
  3. West Suffolk College (opp) Bury St Edmunds
  4. Denham Close (adj) Bury St Edmunds
  5. Hutton Close (opp) Bury St Edmunds
  6. Cavendish Road (opp) Bury St Edmunds
  7. The Cock (adj) Kentford
  8. Flint Cottages (opp) Kentford
  9. The Bell (opp) Kentford
  10. Orchard Place (opp) Kentford
  11. Business Park (o/s) Kentford
  12. Abington Place (adj) Newmarket
  13. St Agnes Church (opp) Newmarket
  14. The Guineas Bus Station (Bay 1) Newmarket

X16 towards Bury St Edmunds BS

  1. The Guineas Bus Station (Bay 1) Newmarket
  2. St Agnes Church (adj) Newmarket
  3. Abington Place (opp) Newmarket
  4. The Bell (adj) Kentford
  5. Business Park (opp) Kentford
  6. The Cock (opp) Kentford
  7. Orchard Place (adj) Kentford
  8. Flint Cottages (adj) Kentford
  9. Cavendish Road (adj) Bury St Edmunds
  10. Hutton Close (adj) Bury St Edmunds
  11. Westley Road (opp) Bury St Edmunds
  12. West Suffolk College (adj) Bury St Edmunds
  13. Springfield Road (adj) Bury St Edmunds
  14. Bus Station (Stand 6) Bury St Edmunds

Towns & areas on this route

Bury St EdmundsNewmarketKentford

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first X16 bus?

The first X16 departure on weekdays leaves at 08:55 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last X16 bus?

The last X16 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:05. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the X16 bus cost?

The X16 is confirmed by GOV.UK as part of the national fare cap, so a single costs at most £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Stephensons of Essex day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.

Who runs the X16 bus?

The X16 is operated by Stephensons of Essex.

Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.