Bus 986 in Toronto links Kennedy Station – Platform A and Meadowvale Loop at Sheppard Ave East. The route is 14.2 km long with 20 stops, and the official schedule from the Toronto Transit Commission puts the full trip at about 33 minutes. On a weekday it runs 49 trips in one direction.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 986 |
| City | Toronto |
| Transit authority | the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) |
| Start → end | Kennedy Station – Platform A → Meadowvale Loop at Sheppard Ave East |
| End → start | Meadowvale Loop at Sheppard Ave East → Kennedy Station – Platform A |
| Route length | 14.1 km / 14.1 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 20 / 20 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 33 minutes |
| Trips per day | 49 on weekdays one way (41 on weekdays → Kennedy Station – Platform A) |
| Frequency | peak 6 |
| First / last trip from «Kennedy Station – Platform A» | 06:02 / 18:56 |
| First / last trip from «Meadowvale Loop at Sheppard Ave East» | 06:05 / 18:18 |
| Fare | 3.35 $ |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 986
Outbound: Kennedy Station – Platform A → Meadowvale Loop at Sheppard Ave East
This direction has 20 stops and runs 14.2 km. The route passes Eglinton Ave East at Markham Rd East Side, Kingston Rd at Lawrence Ave East, Kingston Rd at Beechgrove Dr, Kingston Rd at Choiceland Blvd. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kennedy Station – Platform A | 0.1 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Eglinton Ave East at Markham Rd East Side | 4.3 km | |
| 3 | Kingston Rd at Celeste Dr East Side – Guildwood GO Station | 6.7 km | |
| 4 | Kingston Rd at Galloway Rd East Side | 7.3 km | |
| 5 | Kingston Rd at Poplar Rd | 7.9 km | |
| 6 | Kingston Rd at Lawrence Ave East | 8.1 km | |
| 7 | Kingston Rd at Morningside Ave | 8.5 km | |
| 8 | Kingston Rd at Old Kingston Rd | 9.0 km | |
| 9 | Kingston Rd at Manse Rd | 9.4 km | |
| 10 | Kingston Rd at Beechgrove Dr | 9.8 km | |
| 11 | Kingston Rd at Military Trail | 10.5 km | |
| 12 | Lawson Rd at Highway 2A Overpass | 10.7 km | |
| 13 | Highland Creek Overpass at Kingston Rd | 11.0 km | |
| 14 | Kingston Rd at Choiceland Blvd | 11.5 km | |
| 15 | Meadowvale Rd at Kingston Rd North Side | 11.8 km | |
| 16 | Meadowvale Rd at Ellesmere Rd | 12.2 km | |
| 17 | Meadowvale Rd at Lavery Trail | 12.6 km | |
| 18 | Meadowvale Rd at Generation Blvd | 13.6 km | |
| 19 | Meadowvale Rd at Sheppard Ave East | 14.0 km | |
| 20 | Meadowvale Loop at Sheppard Ave East | 14.1 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Meadowvale Loop at Sheppard Ave East → Kennedy Station – Platform A
This direction has 20 stops and runs 14.1 km. The route passes Meadowvale Rd at Sheppard Ave East, Meadowvale Rd at Kingston Rd, Kingston Rd at Military Trail, Kingston Rd at Morningside Ave. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meadowvale Loop at Sheppard Ave East | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Meadowvale Rd at Sheppard Ave East | 0.2 km | |
| 3 | Meadowvale Rd at Dean Park Rd | 0.7 km | |
| 4 | Meadowvale Rd at Euclid Ave | 1.6 km | |
| 5 | Meadowvale Rd at Ellesmere Rd | 2.0 km | |
| 6 | Meadowvale Rd at Kingston Rd | 2.5 km | |
| 7 | Kingston Rd at Choiceland Blvd | 2.8 km | |
| 8 | Kingston Rd at Highland Creek Overpass | 3.2 km | |
| 9 | 6070 Kingston Rd | 3.3 km | |
| 10 | Kingston Rd at Military Trail | 3.6 km | |
| 11 | Kingston Rd at Beechgrove Dr | 4.2 km | |
| 12 | Kingston Rd at Manse Rd | 4.6 km | |
| 13 | Kingston Rd at Old Kingston Rd | 5.0 km | |
| 14 | Kingston Rd at Morningside Ave | 5.5 km | |
| 15 | Kingston Rd at Lawrence Ave East South Side | 6.0 km | |
| 16 | Kingston Rd at Poplar Rd West Side | 6.1 km | |
| 17 | Kingston Rd at Galloway Rd West Side | 6.7 km | |
| 18 | Kingston Rd at Celeste Dr West Side – Guildwood GO Station | 7.4 km | |
| 19 | Eglinton Ave East at Markham Rd West Side | 9.7 km | |
| 20 | Kennedy Station – Platform A | 14.1 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from the Toronto Transit Commission, the route runs 49 trips in one direction on a weekday.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Kennedy Station – Platform A» | 06:02 — 18:56 | — — — |
| From «Meadowvale Loop at Sheppard Ave East» | 06:05 — 18:18 | — — — |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 6 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 12.
Fare and payment
A single ride costs 3.35 $. The same fare applies to streetcars, buses and the subway in Toronto.
A cash fare is $3.35 and covers one ride only. Paying with a PRESTO card, debit or credit card costs $3.30 and includes two hours of unlimited transfers. A day pass is $13.50, a monthly adult pass $156.00. Transfers within 120 minutes are free. The two-hour transfer applies only to fares paid by card; a cash fare covers a single ride. An unlimited monthly pass costs $156.00.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a ride on bus 986 cost?
3.35 $ for a single ride.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Kennedy Station – Platform A the first is at 06:02 and the last at 18:56. From Meadowvale Loop at Sheppard Ave East they are 06:05 and 18:18.
How long does the trip from Kennedy Station – Platform A to Meadowvale Loop at Sheppard Ave East take?
About 33 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
20 outbound and 20 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 986 run on weekends?
Yes, the route runs every day, with a separate weekend schedule.
Every route number with its termini, operating hours and travel time is collected in the toronto buses overview.
Data current as of August 22, 2026. Schedule and termini — the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC). Fares — Toronto Transit Commission, Fares & passes. Stop list, schedule and route geometry come from the official GTFS feed (City of Toronto Open Data).