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TransLink 196 bus

Fairfield Gardens - Merthyr via City / Val

77 % on time

TransLink 196 bus Stop List and Next Departures

The TransLink 196 - Fairfield Gardens - Merthyr via City / Val bus serves 42 bus stops in the Brisbane area departing from Mountford Rd near Sargent St and ending at Brougham St near Fairfield Rd (18). Scroll down to see upcoming 196 bus times at each stop and the next scheduled 196 bus times will be displayed. The full 196 bus schedule as well as real-time departures can be found in the Transit app.

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Thu, May 28, 2026
TransLink Fairfield Gardens - Merthyr via City / Val map

TransLink 196 bus route map

The TransLink 196 - Fairfield Gardens - Merthyr via City / Val bus route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the TransLink 196 bus to help you plan your trip on TransLink. Opening the app will allow you to see more detailed information about the route on a map including stop specific alerts, such as stops that have been closed or moved. You can also see the location of vehicles in real-time on the route map so you know when the 196 bus is approaching your stop.

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TransLink 196 bus Service Alerts

Open the Transit app to see more information about any active disruptions that may impact the 196 bus schedule, such as detours, moved stops, trip cancellations, major delays, or other service changes to the bus route. The Transit app also allows you to subscribe to receive notifications for any service alert issued by TransLink so that you can plan your trip around any active or future disruptions.

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TransLink 196 bus Service Frequency

The next 196 bus leaves Mountford Rd near Sargent St at 7:19 AM, and arrives at Brougham St near Fairfield Rd (18) at 8:05 AM. You can see the frequency of upcoming trips and the exact departure times by opening the Transit app.

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TransLink 196 bus On-Time Performance

77 % on time

77% of riders report that the TransLink 196 bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 18 riders reported on the on-time performance of the 196 bus. Compared to other TransLink lines, the 196 bus is ranked 36 out of 493 TransLink lines. These on-time performance stats are user reported and may differ from official TransLink metrics. See more details about on time, late or early departure reports for the 196 by opening the Transit app.

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TransLink 196 bus FAQ

  • What time does the next TransLink 196 bus depart from Mountford Rd near Sargent St?

    The next 196 bus leaves Mountford Rd near Sargent St at 7:19 AM, and arrives at Brougham St near Fairfield Rd (18) at 8:05 AM. The total trip time for the next TransLink 196 bus is 46 min.

  • Is the TransLink 196 bus running on time, early or late?

    You can track your bus on a map, monitor real-time updates, and see adjustments to the TransLink 196 schedule by downloading the Transit app.

  • When does the next TransLink 196 bus arrive?

    You can see the next TransLink 196 bus times in the app as well as future departure times for the 196 bus.

  • How many bus stops are there for the TransLink 196 bus?

    There are 42 stops on the TransLink 196 bus.

  • Is the TransLink 196 bus usually crowded?

    You can find real-time information on TransLink 196 bus crowding levels in the Transit app (available in select cities or on select trips). You can also see predictions on how crowded the bus will be when it gets to your bus stop.

  • Is the TransLink 196 bus currently running?

    Find out the current status for the TransLink 196 bus in the Transit app.

  • What is the closest TransLink 196 bus stop to me?

    Open the Transit app to see your location on a map and find the closest 196 bus stop to where you are.

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