Bus 708 in Edmonton links Century Park Transit Centre and Southgate Transit Centre. The route is 6.8 km long with 20 stops, and the official schedule from Edmonton Transit Service puts the full trip at about 17 minutes. On a weekday it runs 41 trips in one direction, and 26 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 708 |
| City | Edmonton |
| Transit authority | Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) |
| Start → end | Century Park Transit Centre → Southgate Transit Centre |
| End → start | Southgate Transit Centre → Century Park Transit Centre |
| Route length | 6.8 km / 6.3 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 20 / 20 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 17 minutes |
| Trips per day | 41 on weekdays, 26 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 15–30 · midday 25–30 · weekend 30–60 |
| First / last trip from «Century Park Transit Centre» | 00:10 / 23:10 |
| First / last trip from «Southgate Transit Centre» | 05:43 / 23:50 |
| Fare | 3.75 $ |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 708
Outbound: Century Park Transit Centre → Southgate Transit Centre
This direction has 20 stops and runs 6.8 km. The route passes 111 Street & 23 Avenue, Saddleback Road & 27 Avenue, 112 Street & 29A Avenue, 114 Street & 35 Avenue. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Century Park Transit Centre | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | 111 Street & 23 Avenue | 0.7 km | |
| 3 | Saddleback Road & 23 Avenue | 1.3 km | |
| 4 | Saddleback Road & 25 Avenue | 1.6 km | |
| 5 | Saddleback Road & 26 Avenue | 1.8 km | |
| 6 | Saddleback Road & 27 Avenue | 2.0 km | |
| 7 | 114 Street & Saddleback Road N Ent | 2.2 km | |
| 8 | 113 Street & Saddleback Road N Ent | 2.4 km | |
| 9 | 112 Street & Saddleback Road | 2.7 km | |
| 10 | 112 Street & 29A Avenue | 2.8 km | |
| 11 | 112 Street & 30 Avenue | 2.9 km | |
| 12 | 113 Street & 31 Avenue | 3.2 km | |
| 13 | 113 Street & 34 Avenue | 3.5 km | |
| 14 | 114 Street & 35 Avenue | 3.9 km | |
| 15 | 114 Street & 37 Avenue | 4.2 km | |
| 16 | 112A Street & 37 Avenue | 4.6 km | |
| 17 | 111 Street & 37 Avenue | 5.1 km | |
| 18 | 111 Street & 40 Avenue | 5.5 km | |
| 19 | 111 Street & 43 Avenue | 5.8 km | |
| 20 | Southgate Transit Centre | 6.8 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Southgate Transit Centre → Century Park Transit Centre
This direction has 20 stops and runs 6.3 km. The route passes 111 Street & 43 Avenue, 114 Street & 37 Avenue, 112 Street & 30 Avenue, 114 Street & Saddleback Road N Ent. 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 | 111 Street & 43 Avenue | 0.8 km | |
| 3 | 111 Street & 40 Avenue | 1.2 km | |
| 4 | 111A Street & 37 Avenue | 1.6 km | |
| 5 | 112A Street & 37 Avenue | 2.0 km | |
| 6 | 114 Street & 37 Avenue | 2.4 km | |
| 7 | 114 Street & 35 Avenue | 2.7 km | |
| 8 | 113 Street & 34 Avenue | 3.1 km | |
| 9 | 113 Street & 31 Avenue | 3.4 km | |
| 10 | 112 Street & 30 Avenue | 3.7 km | |
| 11 | 112 Street & 29A Avenue | 3.8 km | |
| 12 | 112 Street & Saddleback Road | 3.9 km | |
| 13 | 113 Street & Saddleback Road N Ent | 4.1 km | |
| 14 | 114 Street & Saddleback Road N Ent | 4.3 km | |
| 15 | Saddleback Road & 27 Avenue | 4.6 km | |
| 16 | Saddleback Road & 25 Avenue | 4.8 km | |
| 17 | Saddleback Road & 25 Avenue | 5.0 km | |
| 18 | Saddleback Road & 23 Avenue | 5.2 km | |
| 19 | Saddleback Road & 23 Avenue | 5.4 km | |
| 20 | Century Park Transit Centre | 6.3 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Edmonton Transit Service, the route runs 41 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 26 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Century Park Transit Centre» | 00:10 — 23:10 | 06:44 — 22:44 |
| From «Southgate Transit Centre» | 05:43 — 23:50 | 06:14 — 23:14 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 15–30 minutes, most often every 15; midday every 25–30 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 30–34; 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 708 cost?
3.75 $ for a single ride.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Century Park Transit Centre the first is at 00:10 and the last at 23:10. From Southgate Transit Centre they are 05:43 and 23:50.
How long does the trip from Century Park Transit Centre to Southgate Transit Centre take?
About 17 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 708 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 26 trips in one direction, running from Century Park Transit Centre between 06:44 and 22:44.
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).