Bus 706 in Edmonton links Leger Transit Centre and Southgate Transit Centre. The route is 8.9 km long with 23 stops, and the official schedule from Edmonton Transit Service puts the full trip at about 22 minutes. On a weekday it runs 36 trips in one direction, and 25 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 706 |
| City | Edmonton |
| Transit authority | Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) |
| Start → end | Leger Transit Centre → Southgate Transit Centre |
| End → start | Southgate Transit Centre → Leger Transit Centre |
| Route length | 8.9 km / 9.9 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 23 / 23 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 22 minutes |
| Trips per day | 36 on weekdays, 25 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 20–33 · midday 30 · weekend 30–60 |
| First / last trip from «Leger Transit Centre» | 05:32 / 22:02 |
| First / last trip from «Southgate Transit Centre» | 05:43 / 22:07 |
| Fare | 3.75 $ |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 706
Outbound: Leger Transit Centre → Southgate Transit Centre
This direction has 23 stops and runs 8.9 km. The route passes Lambert Court & Leger Way, Ogilvie Boulevard & Rabbit Hill Road, 301 Bulyea Road, 122 Street & 48 Avenue. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leger Transit Centre | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Lambert Court & Leger Way | 0.7 km | |
| 3 | Lincoln Crescent & Leger Way | 1.0 km | |
| 4 | Lamb Crescent & Leger Way | 1.1 km | |
| 5 | Rabbit Hill Road & Hodgson Boulevard | 1.5 km | |
| 6 | Rabbit Hill Road & Leger Boulevard | 1.7 km | |
| 7 | Ogilvie Boulevard & Rabbit Hill Road | 2.0 km | |
| 8 | Oeming Road & Oakes Gate | 2.5 km | |
| 9 | Bulyea Road & Oeming Road | 2.7 km | |
| 10 | Bulyea Road & Burley Drive S | 2.8 km | |
| 11 | Bulyea Road & Burley Road N | 3.1 km | |
| 12 | 301 Bulyea Road | 3.3 km | |
| 13 | Bulyea Road & Burton Road S | 3.5 km | |
| 14 | Bulyea Road & Burton Road N | 3.6 km | |
| 15 | Terwillegar Drive & 40 Avenue | 3.8 km | |
| 16 | 122 Street & Whitemud Drive | 6.3 km | |
| 17 | 122 Street & 48 Avenue | 6.7 km | |
| 18 | 122 Street & 51 Avenue | 7.1 km | |
| 19 | 117 Street & 51 Avenue | 7.4 km | |
| 20 | 116 Street & 51 Avenue | 7.6 km | |
| 21 | 115 Street & 51 Avenue | 7.8 km | |
| 22 | Malmo Road & 51 Avenue | 8.2 km | |
| 23 | Southgate Transit Centre | 8.9 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Southgate Transit Centre → Leger Transit Centre
This direction has 23 stops and runs 9.9 km. The route passes 112 Street & 51 Avenue, 122 Street & 51 Avenue, Bulyea Road & Buchanan Road N, Rabbit Hill Road & Cormack Crescent. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southgate Transit Centre | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | 112 Street & 51 Avenue | 0.7 km | |
| 3 | 114A Street & 51 Avenue | 1.1 km | |
| 4 | 115 Street & 51 Avenue | 1.3 km | |
| 5 | 116 Street & 51 Avenue | 1.5 km | |
| 6 | 117 Street & 51 Avenue | 1.7 km | |
| 7 | 122 Street & 51 Avenue | 2.2 km | |
| 8 | 122 Street & 48 Avenue | 2.5 km | |
| 9 | Bulyea Road & Terwillegar Drive | 6.0 km | |
| 10 | Bulyea Road & Burton Road S | 6.1 km | |
| 11 | 300 Bulyea Road | 6.3 km | |
| 12 | Bulyea Road & Buchanan Road N | 6.5 km | |
| 13 | Bulyea Road & Burgess Close | 6.8 km | |
| 14 | Oeming Road & Horizon Village | 7.0 km | |
| 15 | Oeming Road & Oakes Gate | 7.1 km | |
| 16 | Carter Crest Road E & Rabbit Hill Road | 7.3 km | |
| 17 | Rabbit Hill Road & Cormack Crescent | 7.6 km | |
| 18 | Rabbit Hill Road & Leger Boulevard | 8.0 km | |
| 19 | Lamb Crescent & Leger Way | 8.4 km | |
| 20 | Lincoln Crescent & Leger Way | 8.6 km | |
| 21 | Leger Gate & Leger Way | 8.9 km | |
| 22 | Leger Gate & 23 Avenue | 9.1 km | |
| 23 | Leger Transit Centre | 9.9 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Edmonton Transit Service, the route runs 36 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 25 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Leger Transit Centre» | 05:32 — 22:02 | 06:18 — 21:18 |
| From «Southgate Transit Centre» | 05:43 — 22:07 | 06:50 — 20:50 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 20–33 minutes, most often every 20; midday every 30 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 30; on weekends every 30–60 minutes.
Fare and payment
A single ride costs 3.75 $. The same fare applies to buses and LRT in Edmonton.
Tapping an Arc card, credit or debit card costs $3.00 and covers 90 minutes; cash or a paper Arc ticket costs $3.75 for the same 90 minutes. There is no monthly pass — instead the Arc card stops charging once you reach $102.00 in a month, or $10.50 in a day. Transfers within 90 minutes are free. The fare itself covers 90 minutes, so transfers within that window cost nothing extra.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a ride on bus 706 cost?
3.75 $ for a single ride.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Leger Transit Centre the first is at 05:32 and the last at 22:02. From Southgate Transit Centre they are 05:43 and 22:07.
How long does the trip from Leger Transit Centre to Southgate Transit Centre take?
About 22 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
23 outbound and 23 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 706 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 25 trips in one direction, running from Leger Transit Centre between 06:18 and 21:18.
Every route number with its termini, operating hours and travel time is collected in the Edmonton buses overview.
Data current as of August 22, 2026. Schedule and termini — Edmonton Transit Service (ETS). Fares — City of Edmonton, ETS fares and passes. Stop list, schedule and route geometry come from the official GTFS feed (City of Edmonton Open Data).