Bus 196 route
Route stops
91 stops • 2 directions
- Brougham St near Fairfield Rd, stop 18
- Home St at Brougham Street, stop 17A
- Home St at Victoria Street, stop 16A
- Home St at Fairfield Park, stop 15a
- Fairfield Rd at Fenton Street, stop 14a
- Fairfield Rd at Princess Street, stop 13a
- Annerley Rd at Cemetery, stop 13/18
- Gladstone Rd at Gair Park, stop 17
- Gladstone Rd at Dutton Park, stop 16
- Gladstone Rd at Pope Street, stop 15
- Gladstone Rd at Wahcumba Street, stop 14
- Gladstone Rd at Ampthill Street, stop 13
- Gladstone Rd at Dornoch Terrace, stop 11
- Gladstone Rd at Morris Street, stop 10
- Vulture St at State High, stop 8
- Browning St at Besant Street, stop 7
- Browning St at Russell Street, stop 6
- Browning St near Boundary St, stop 5
- Melbourne St at Manning Street, stop 4
- Cultural Centre station, platform 1
- Adelaide Street Stop 19 at City Hall
- Adelaide Street Stop 25 near Edward St
- Adelaide Street Stop 29 near Wharf St
- Queen Street Stop 67 near Ann St (Orient)
- Wickham Street Stop 227 near Little St
- Warner Street Stop 205 near Ann St
- Brunswick Street Stop 207 near McLachlan St
- Brunswick St at Robertson Street, stop 5
- Brunswick St at Harcourt Street, stop 6
- Brunswick St at Kent Street, stop 7/8
- Brunswick St at Barker Street, stop 9
- Barker St at Oxley Lane, stop 9
- Moray St at Locke Street, stop 10
- Moray St at Langshaw Street, stop 11
- Moray St at Roundabout, stop 12
- Merthyr Rd at Mark Street, stop 13
- Brunswick St at New Farm Junction, stop 14
- Brunswick St at Sydney Street, stop 15
- Brunswick St at Bowls Club, stop 16
- Brunswick St at Parkview, stop 17
- Oxlade Dr near Brunswick St, stop 19
- Oxlade Dr at Riverside, stop 25
- Oxlade Dr at River Path, stop 25a
- Oxlade Dr at Sargent Street, stop 26
- Sydney St near Griffith St
- Sydney St at Llewellyn Street, stop 23
- Moray St near Sydney St
- Mountford Rd near Sargent St
- Mountford Rd near Sargent St
- Oxlade Dr at Merthyr, stop 1
- Oxlade Dr at Hazelwood Street, stop 27/24a
- Oxlade Dr at River Path, stop 25
- Oxlade Dr at Lower Bowen Terrace, stop 19
- Brunswick St at Oxlade Drive, stop 17
- Brunswick St at Bowls Club, stop 16
- Brunswick St at Sydney Street, stop 15
- Brunswick St at New Farm Junction, stop 14
- Merthyr Rd at Mark Street, stop 13
- Merthyr Rd at Roundabout, stop 12
- Moray St at Langshaw Street, stop 11
- Moray St at Locke Street, stop 10
- Barker St at Oxley Lane, stop 9
- Brunswick St at Heal Street, stop 8
- Brunswick St at Harcourt Street, stop 6
- Brunswick St at Robertson Street, stop 5
- Brunswick St near Ann St Stop 210
- Ann Street Stop 218 at All Hallows
- Adelaide Street Stop 33 near Wharf St
- Adelaide Street Stop 37 near Anzac Square
- Adelaide Street Stop 43 near City Hall
- Cultural Centre station, platform 3
- Melbourne St at Manning Street, stop 4
- Browning St near Boundary Rd, stop 5
- Browning St at Russell Street, stop 6
- Browning St at Besant Street, stop 7
- Vulture St at State High, stop 8
- Gladstone Rd at Dorchester Street, stop 8
- Gladstone Rd at Morris Street, stop 10
- Gladstone Rd at Dornoch Terrace, stop 11
- Gladstone Rd at Ampthill Street, stop 13
- Gladstone Rd at Wahcumba Street, stop 14
- Gladstone Rd at Pope Street, stop 15
- Gladstone Rd at Dutton Park, stop 16
- TJ Doyle Memorial Park Dr at Gair Park, stop 17
- Annerley Rd at Cemetery, stop 18/12
- Noble St at Princess Street, stop 13a
- Noble St at Fenton Street, stop 14a
- Fairfield Rd at Fairfield Park, stop 15a
- Fairfield Rd at Victoria Street, stop 16a
- Fairfield Rd at Brougham Street, stop 17A
- Brougham St near Fairfield Rd, stop 18
Route map

Common Questions About This Route
We've gathered all the essentials based on open data. Straight answers to the questions people ask most often.What number is assigned to this route?
Route number is 196. Remember it—the number stays the same everywhere: on the stop display, in apps, on the vehicle itself. Look for 196 specifically. If you're not sure you found the right stop, just ask someone nearby: 'Does bus 196 stop here?'
Where does bus #196 run?
This route serves the Brisbane (Australia) region. In larger metro areas, routes can pass through several districts or towns. To know for sure if it works for you, pull up the route map and check the key stops and direction.
Who's the official operator?
Operator is Transport for Brisbane. This is the official company responsible for the route. If you run into problems (rude driver, breakdown, dirty vehicle, delays)—contact them. It helps to note the time, direction, and route number—makes your complaint more specific and gets handled faster. Contact info is usually on the company website or in transit apps.
Which transit system does it belong to?
This route is part of the 'Translink' transit system. Within one network, payment and transfer rules are often consistent. Terms can differ though, so check current fares and payment methods in up-to-date sources before your trip.
How long from first stop to last?
Full journey takes about 00:50 in normal traffic. During rush hour or road work, it can take noticeably longer. If your trip is time-sensitive, add cushion and check arrival predictions on official sources.
What color is the route on maps?
On transit maps this route is marked in #E463A4. Color helps you spot the line quickly and tell it apart from others. In some cities the line color appears on stop signs or even on the vehicles themselves. The exact shade might vary between sources—go by route number and endpoints instead.
Additional Route Information
196 Fairfield to New Farm (BUZ)
Reference
196
Origin
Brougham St near Fairfield Rd, stop 18, Fairfield
Destination
Mountford Rd near Sargent St, New Farm
Via
Dutton Park;Highgate Hill;South Brisbane;Brisbane City;Fortitude Valley
Route network
Translink
Operator
Transport for Brisbane
Opening hours
Mo-Fr 5:20-00:05; Sa 05:55-00:10; Su 06:10-23:52
Travel time
00:50
Color
#E463A4
196 New Farm to Fairfield (BUZ)
Reference
196
Origin
Mountford Rd near Sargent St, New Farm
Destination
Brougham St near Fairfield Rd, stop 18, Fairfield
Via
Fortitude Valley;Brisbane City;South Brisbane;Highgate Hill;Dutton Park
Route network
Translink
Operator
Transport for Brisbane
Opening hours
Mo-Fr 05:19-23:30; Sa 05:50-23:33; Su 06:05-23:29
Travel time
00:50
Color
#E463A4
Quick overview
Explore the bus 196 route in Brisbane (Australia). 2 directions, 91 stops, and an interactive route map available in one place.
Data source
The data is obtained from open sources and may contain inaccuracies. Route information is updated regularly.
