Route 316 Bus Schedule & Stops in Canada: Find the Correct City, Agency, Fare, Map and Live Times
316 bus schedule is not one universal route in Canada. The search can mean TransLink 316 116 Street in Metro Vancouver, TTC 316 Kingston Rd-McCowan Blue Night in Toronto, or Niagara Region Transit 316 Brock – Glenridge in St. Catharines.
This page helps riders identify the right Route 316 first, then check the official schedule, stops, ticket price, transfer rule, live-arrival tool and service alerts for that exact transit agency.
Which Route 316 bus schedule do you need?
If your search only says “316 bus schedule,” start here. Route numbers are reused by different Canadian transit systems, and the fare, stops, operating hours and live tracker are completely different by city.
| Likely Route 316 | Agency / area | Main route purpose | Best official schedule link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 316 116 Street | TransLink, Metro Vancouver, BC | Surrey Central Station ⇄ Scottsdale Exchange through 116 Street / North Delta-Surrey corridor. | Open TransLink Route 316 |
| 316 Kingston Rd-McCowan | TTC, Toronto, Ontario | Blue Night overnight bus between Bingham Loop / Kingston Road area and Steeles/McCowan Loop. | Open TTC Route 316 |
| 316 Brock – Glenridge | Niagara Region Transit, St. Catharines / Brock University | Weekday daytime route linking St. Catharines Downtown Terminal, Glenridge Avenue and Brock University. | Open Niagara routes page |
Route 316 locations across Canada
This visual shows the three high-probability Canadian Route 316 results a rider may mean. Use it as a location filter before opening a schedule.
TransLink Route 316 schedule: 116 Street
TransLink 316 116 Street is the likely match if you are travelling in Surrey or North Delta. The official TransLink timetable PDF identifies the route as 316 Scottsdale / 316 Surrey Central Station, with service between Surrey Central Station and Scottsdale Exchange.
| TransLink Route 316 item | Rider guidance |
|---|---|
| Direction to Scottsdale | Use this when travelling from Surrey Central toward 96 Avenue, 116 Street, Scott Road and Scottsdale Exchange. |
| Direction to Surrey Central | Use this when travelling from Scottsdale Exchange toward 116 Street, 96 Avenue, 100 Avenue, Old Yale Road and Surrey Central Station. |
| Approximate end-to-end ride | Plan roughly 25–35 minutes for a full terminal-to-terminal ride, then verify your exact date, direction and stop in TransLink’s schedule tool. |
| Live information | TransLink’s map page shows predictions that reload periodically; canceled trips may be shown in red/strikethrough where available. |
| Bike racks | TransLink lists front bike racks for this route; rack space is limited, so have a backup plan at busy times. |
TTC Route 316 schedule: Kingston Rd-McCowan Blue Night
TTC 316 Kingston Rd-McCowan is the right route if you are searching from Toronto, Scarborough, Kingston Road, Brimley Road, McCowan Road or Steeles Avenue East. It is part of the TTC Blue Night Network, not a regular daytime route.
| TTC 316 item | What riders should know |
|---|---|
| Northbound | TTC describes northbound 316 service toward Steeles via Kingston Road, Birchmount, Danforth/Kingston Road, Brimley, Eglinton East, Danforth Road and McCowan. |
| Southbound | Southbound service returns from Steeles/McCowan toward Danforth Avenue / Kingston Road and Bingham Loop. |
| Frequency guide | TTC Blue Night routes generally operate every 30 minutes or better. Always check the exact stop page for the next scheduled or real-time departure. |
| Accessibility | TTC lists accessible service and bike racks for Route 316. |
| Approximate timing | A full overnight trip can be long because it crosses Scarborough north-south. Check your exact stop-to-stop time in TTC trip tools. |
Niagara Region Transit 316 schedule: Brock – Glenridge
Niagara Region Transit 316 Brock – Glenridge is the correct result for riders in St. Catharines travelling between the Downtown Terminal, Glenridge Avenue and Brock University. Niagara’s route list pairs 316 daytime weekday service with 416 night / weekend / holiday service for the same route family.
| Niagara 316 item | Rider guidance |
|---|---|
| Day vs night route | Use Route 316 for weekday daytime service. Use the paired 416 listing when travelling at night, weekends or holidays if Niagara shows 416 for that period. |
| Main boarding point | At St. Catharines Downtown Terminal, look for Platform K for 316 / 416 unless Niagara posts a temporary platform change. |
| Approximate trip time | Downtown Terminal to Brock University is a short campus corridor trip, often about 12–20 minutes depending on stop, traffic and class-period loading. |
| Useful stops | Commonly relevant stops include St. Catharines Bus Terminal, Glenridge Avenue stops, Hotel Dieu Shaver area, Isaac Brock Boulevard and Brock University. |
| Student note | Brock students should check Niagara’s Brock University student transit page and U-Pass rules before assuming a cash fare is needed. |
Route 316 fare comparison: ticket price and payment rules
Fare rules are set by the agency, not by the number 316. The same “Route 316” search can mean a Vancouver-area bus, a Toronto overnight TTC bus or a Niagara campus route.
| Agency | Current fare guidance | Payment / transfer rule |
|---|---|---|
| TransLink 316 | Bus-only travel is 1-Zone. One-zone adult cash/contactless fare is listed by current TransLink fare pages as $3.50 after the July 1, 2026 fare increase; verify before publishing updates. | Use Compass Card, Compass Ticket, debit/credit contactless or mobile wallet for easier transfers. Cash bus transfers do not transfer to SkyTrain or SeaBus. |
| TTC 316 | Adult PRESTO / debit / credit fare is $3.30; adult cash fare is $3.35. Youth and senior discounted fares require eligible payment type. | PRESTO/contactless gives a two-hour transfer. Cash is exact fare and requires a paper transfer for proof-of-payment. |
| Niagara 316 | Niagara uses its own local/regional fare products, passes, U-Pass arrangements and fare exemptions. Check the official Niagara fare page for the current posted price. | Onboard fareboxes accept coins and paper money; exact fare is required and operators do not make change. Ask for a transfer when paying cash. |
How to check the correct Route 316 live bus time
Scheduled departure time and live arrival are different. A scheduled time is the planned timetable; a live or predicted arrival can change because of traffic, detours, weather, operator availability, vehicle issues or cancellations.
How early should you arrive for Route 316?
Because this page covers more than one Route 316, use the trip type below. The safest approach is to arrive before the scheduled time, check live arrivals, and keep extra buffer for transfers or appointments.
- For TransLink 316: arrive 5–10 minutes early and recheck trip predictions, especially if connecting with SkyTrain at Surrey Central.
- For TTC 316: arrive 10–15 minutes early because Blue Night trips are less frequent than many daytime routes.
- For Niagara 316: arrive early during Brock class changes because campus passenger loads can affect boarding.
- For all 316 routes: leave extra time in snow, major events, road construction or service-alert periods.
Map example: TransLink Route 316 corridor
This Google Map is for general location context only. Use the official transit-agency map for exact bus stops, stop numbers, platform/bay details and temporary detours.
Route 316 stop and service-alert checklist
Before travelling, verify the stop side, destination sign and route status. Route 316 pages can include moved stops, temporary closures, construction detours, holiday schedules and platform changes.
Route 316 rider tricks that save time
- Search by agency + route: Type “TransLink 316”, “TTC 316” or “Niagara Transit 316” instead of only “316 bus schedule”.
- Use destination signs: For 316 routes, the endpoint name is more useful than the route number alone.
- Use stop numbers where possible: Stop IDs reduce confusion when several stops are near the same intersection or terminal.
- Check the service day: Weekday, Saturday, Sunday, holiday and overnight patterns can be different.
- Do not trust old PDFs blindly: Open the current official route page and check the effective date.
- Check transfer rules: A TTC two-hour transfer, TransLink 90-minute transfer and Niagara cash transfer are not the same thing.
- Add buffer for campus/night trips: Niagara 316 and TTC 316 riders should allow extra time during class peaks or overnight waits.
- Subscribe to alerts: Use agency alert tools or Transit app notifications if this is your regular route.
Official Route 316 schedule, fare and alert sources
Use these sources to verify live times, fare prices, stop IDs, schedule effective dates, alerts and accessibility details before publishing updates or travelling.
Route 316 bus schedule FAQs
Is there one Route 316 bus schedule for all of Canada?
No. “Route 316” is reused by different transit agencies. In Canada, common matches include TransLink 316 in Metro Vancouver, TTC 316 in Toronto and Niagara Region Transit 316 in St. Catharines.
What is TransLink Route 316?
TransLink Route 316 is the 116 Street bus route between Surrey Central Station and Scottsdale Exchange in the Metro Vancouver region.
What is TTC Route 316?
TTC Route 316 is Kingston Rd-McCowan, a Blue Night overnight route in Toronto operating between the Kingston Road / Bingham Loop area and the Steeles/McCowan area.
What is Niagara Transit Route 316?
Niagara Region Transit Route 316 is Brock – Glenridge, a St. Catharines route serving the Downtown Terminal, Glenridge Avenue and Brock University.
How much is the fare for Route 316?
It depends on the agency. TransLink 316 uses TransLink fare rules, TTC 316 uses TTC fares, and Niagara 316 uses Niagara Transit fares or student U-Pass rules where eligible.
Where can I check live Route 316 arrivals?
Use TransLink’s route map/Next Bus tools for Metro Vancouver, TTC stop pages or TTC real-time tools for Toronto, and the Transit app or Niagara Transit route tools for Niagara.
Does Route 316 run all day?
Not always. TransLink 316 is a regular local route, TTC 316 is an overnight Blue Night route, and Niagara 316 is paired with 416 for night/weekend/holiday service. Always check the specific agency schedule.
How early should I arrive for the 316 bus?
For regular daytime routes, arrive 5–10 minutes early. For TTC Blue Night Route 316 or campus trips during busy periods, allow 10–15 minutes or more, especially in bad weather.
Can I use the same ticket on every Route 316?
No. Tickets and passes are agency-specific. A TransLink Compass fare is not a TTC fare, and Niagara U-Pass or Niagara transfer rules do not apply to Toronto or Metro Vancouver.
Why does my Route 316 search show different cities?
Because route numbers are local identifiers, not national bus numbers. Add the city or agency name to your search, such as “TransLink 316,” “TTC 316,” or “Niagara Transit 316.”