Bus 8 in Edmonton links 114 Street & 89 Avenue and Abbottsfield Transit Centre. The route is 19.4 km long with 68 stops, and the official schedule from Edmonton Transit Service puts the full trip at about 71 minutes. On a weekday it runs 83 trips in one direction, and 71 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 8 |
| City | Edmonton |
| Transit authority | Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) |
| Start → end | 114 Street & 89 Avenue → Abbottsfield Transit Centre |
| End → start | Abbottsfield Transit Centre → 114 Street & 89 Avenue |
| Route length | 19.4 km / 20.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 68 / 75 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 71 minutes |
| Trips per day | 83 on weekdays, 71 on weekends one way (99 on weekdays → 114 Street & 89 Avenue) |
| Frequency | peak 14–16 · midday 5–16 · weekend 13–21 |
| First / last trip from «114 Street & 89 Avenue» | 00:11 / 23:43 |
| First / last trip from «Abbottsfield Transit Centre» | 00:25 / 23:55 |
| Fare | 3.75 $ |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 8
Outbound: 114 Street & 89 Avenue → Abbottsfield Transit Centre
This direction has 68 stops and runs 19.4 km. The route passes University Transit Centre, Scona Road & 94 Avenue, 109 Street & 113 Avenue, 70 Street & 118 Avenue. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 114 Street & 89 Avenue | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | University Transit Centre | 0.3 km | |
| 3 | 112 Street & 86 Avenue | 0.6 km | |
| 4 | 112 Street & 84 Avenue | 0.8 km | |
| 5 | 112 Street & 82 Avenue | 1.1 km | |
| 6 | 110 Street & 82 Avenue | 1.5 km | |
| 7 | 109 Street & 82 Avenue | 1.7 km | |
| 8 | 107 Street & 82 Avenue | 2.1 km | |
| 9 | 105 Street & 82 Avenue | 2.5 km | |
| 10 | 104 Street & 82 Avenue | 2.6 km | |
| 11 | 102 Street & 82 Avenue | 2.9 km | |
| 12 | 101 Street & 82 Avenue | 3.0 km | |
| 13 | 99 Street & 83 Avenue | 3.5 km | |
| 14 | 99 Street & 85 Avenue | 3.7 km | |
| 15 | 99 Street & 87 Avenue | 3.9 km | |
| 16 | 99 Street & 89 Avenue | 4.1 km | |
| 17 | 99 Street & 92 Avenue | 4.3 km | |
| 18 | Scona Road & 94 Avenue | 4.9 km | |
| 19 | Low Level Bridge & 98 Avenue | 5.6 km | |
| 20 | McDougall Hill & Grierson Hill | 6.0 km | |
| 21 | 100 Street & Jasper Avenue | 6.8 km | |
| 22 | 101 Street & Jasper Avenue | 7.0 km | |
| 23 | 104 Street & Jasper Avenue | 7.4 km | |
| 24 | 106 Street & Jasper Avenue | 7.6 km | |
| 25 | 108 Street & Jasper Avenue Nearside | 7.8 km | |
| 26 | 109 Street & 102 Avenue | 8.2 km | |
| 27 | 109 Street & 103 Avenue | 8.4 km | |
| 28 | 109 Street & 104 Avenue | 8.6 km | |
| 29 | 109 Street & 105 Avenue | 8.8 km | |
| 30 | 109 Street & 107 Avenue | 9.2 km | |
| 31 | 109 Street & 109 Avenue | 9.5 km | |
| 32 | 109 Street & 110 Avenue | 9.7 km | |
| 33 | 109 Street & 111 Avenue | 10.0 km | |
| 34 | 109 Street & 113 Avenue | 10.4 km | |
| 35 | 109 Street & Princess Elizabeth Avenue | 10.7 km | |
| 36 | 106 Street & 117 Avenue | 11.1 km | |
| 37 | 106 Street & 118 Avenue | 11.5 km | |
| 38 | 103 Street & 118 Avenue | 11.8 km | |
| 39 | 97 Street & 118 Avenue | 12.2 km | |
| 40 | 95 Street & 118 Avenue | 12.5 km | |
| 41 | 93 Street & 118 Avenue | 12.7 km | |
| 42 | 90 Street & 118 Avenue | 13.0 km | |
| 43 | 87 Street & 118 Avenue | 13.3 km | |
| 44 | 84 Street & 118 Avenue | 13.6 km | |
| 45 | 82 Street & 118 Avenue | 13.8 km | |
| 46 | 80 Street & 118 Avenue | 14.1 km | |
| 47 | Coliseum Transit Centre | 14.4 km | |
| 48 | 76 Street & 118 Avenue | 14.8 km | |
| 49 | Wayne Gretzky Drive S & 118 Avenue | 15.1 km | |
| 50 | 70 Street & 118 Avenue | 15.4 km | |
| 51 | 68 Street & 118 Avenue | 15.6 km | |
| 52 | 66 Street & 118 Avenue | 15.8 km | |
| 53 | 64 Street & 118 Avenue | 16.0 km | |
| 54 | 62 Street & 118 Avenue | 16.2 km | |
| 55 | 60 Street & 118 Avenue | 16.5 km | |
| 56 | 57 Street & 118 Avenue | 16.7 km | |
| 57 | 55 Street & 118 Avenue | 16.9 km | |
| 58 | 53 Street & 118 Avenue | 17.1 km | |
| 59 | 50 Street & 118 Avenue | 17.4 km | |
| 60 | 48 Street & 118 Avenue | 17.6 km | |
| 61 | 46 Street & 118 Avenue | 17.8 km | |
| 62 | 44 Street & 118 Avenue | 18.1 km | |
| 63 | 42 Street & 118 Avenue | 18.2 km | |
| 64 | 38 Street & 118 Avenue | 18.7 km | |
| 65 | 36 Street & 118 Avenue | 18.9 km | |
| 66 | 34 Street & 118 Avenue | 19.1 km | |
| 67 | 34 Street & 119 Avenue | 19.2 km | |
| 68 | Abbottsfield Transit Centre | 19.4 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Abbottsfield Transit Centre → 114 Street & 89 Avenue
This direction has 75 stops and runs 20.0 km. The route passes 34 Street & 118 Avenue, Wayne Gretzky Drive S & 118 Avenue, 109 Street & 111 Avenue, 99 Street & 92 Avenue. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abbottsfield Transit Centre | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | 34 Street & 118 Avenue | 0.5 km | |
| 3 | 34 Street & 118 Avenue | 0.8 km | |
| 4 | 36 Street & 118 Avenue | 1.0 km | |
| 5 | 38 Street & 118 Avenue | 1.2 km | |
| 6 | 41 Street & 118 Avenue | 1.5 km | |
| 7 | 43 Street & 118 Avenue | 1.7 km | |
| 8 | 45 Street & 118 Avenue | 1.9 km | |
| 9 | 47 Street & 118 Avenue | 2.1 km | |
| 10 | 50 Street & 118 Avenue | 2.4 km | |
| 11 | 53 Street & 118 Avenue | 2.7 km | |
| 12 | 55 Street & 118 Avenue | 2.9 km | |
| 13 | 57 Street & 118 Avenue | 3.1 km | |
| 14 | 59 Street & 118 Avenue | 3.3 km | |
| 15 | 61 Street & 118 Avenue | 3.5 km | |
| 16 | 64 Street & 118 Avenue | 3.8 km | |
| 17 | 66 Street & 118 Avenue | 4.0 km | |
| 18 | 69 Street & 118 Avenue | 4.3 km | |
| 19 | 71 Street & 118 Avenue | 4.5 km | |
| 20 | Wayne Gretzky Drive S & 118 Avenue | 4.7 km | |
| 21 | 76 Street & 118 Avenue | 5.0 km | |
| 22 | Coliseum Transit Centre | 5.4 km | |
| 23 | 80 Street & 118 Avenue | 5.8 km | |
| 24 | 82 Street & 118 Avenue | 6.0 km | |
| 25 | 85 Street & 118 Avenue | 6.2 km | |
| 26 | 88 Street & 118 Avenue | 6.5 km | |
| 27 | 90 Street & 118 Avenue | 6.8 km | |
| 28 | 93 Street & 118 Avenue | 7.1 km | |
| 29 | 95 Street & 118 Avenue | 7.3 km | |
| 30 | 96 Street & 118 Avenue | 7.5 km | |
| 31 | 97 Street & 118 Avenue | 7.7 km | |
| 32 | 103 Street & 118 Avenue | 8.0 km | |
| 33 | 105 Street & 118 Avenue | 8.2 km | |
| 34 | 106 Street & 117 Avenue | 8.6 km | |
| 35 | 109 Street & Princess Elizabeth Avenue | 8.9 km | |
| 36 | 109 Street & 113 Avenue | 9.4 km | |
| 37 | 109 Street & Kingsway | 9.6 km | |
| 38 | 109 Street & 111 Avenue | 9.8 km | |
| 39 | 109 Street & 110 Avenue | 10.0 km | |
| 40 | 109 Street & 108 Avenue | 10.4 km | |
| 41 | 109 Street & 107 Avenue | 10.6 km | |
| 42 | 109 Street & 105 Avenue | 11.0 km | |
| 43 | 109 Street & 103 Avenue | 11.4 km | |
| 44 | 109 Street & 102 Avenue | 11.6 km | |
| 45 | 109 Street & Jasper Avenue | 11.8 km | |
| 46 | 107 Street & Jasper Avenue | 12.1 km | |
| 47 | 105 Street & Jasper Avenue | 12.3 km | |
| 48 | 103 Street & Jasper Avenue | 12.6 km | |
| 49 | 101 Street & Jasper Avenue | 12.8 km | |
| 50 | 100 Street & Jasper Avenue | 13.0 km | |
| 51 | 100 Street & Rossdale Road | 13.7 km | |
| 52 | Low Level Bridge & James MacDonald Bridge | 14.3 km | |
| 53 | Scona Road & 96 Avenue | 14.4 km | |
| 54 | Scona Road & 95 Avenue | 14.7 km | |
| 55 | Scona Road & 94 Avenue | 14.9 km | |
| 56 | 99 Street & 92 Avenue | 15.4 km | |
| 57 | 99 Street & 89 Avenue | 15.7 km | |
| 58 | 99 Street & 87 Avenue | 15.8 km | |
| 59 | 99 Street & 85 Avenue | 16.1 km | |
| 60 | 99 Street & 82 Avenue | 16.4 km | |
| 61 | 101 Street & 82 Avenue | 16.7 km | |
| 62 | 102 Street & 82 Avenue | 16.9 km | |
| 63 | 104 Street & 82 Avenue | 17.1 km | |
| 64 | 105 Street & 82 Avenue | 17.3 km | |
| 65 | 106 Street & 82 Avenue | 17.5 km | |
| 66 | 107 Street & 82 Avenue | 17.7 km | |
| 67 | 108 Street & 82 Avenue | 17.9 km | |
| 68 | 109 Street & 82 Avenue | 18.1 km | |
| 69 | 111 Street & 82 Avenue | 18.5 km | |
| 70 | 112 Street & 82 Avenue | 18.7 km | |
| 71 | 112 Street & 84 Avenue | 18.9 km | |
| 72 | 112 Street & 86 Avenue | 19.0 km | |
| 73 | 112 Street & 87 Avenue | 19.2 km | |
| 74 | 114 Street & 89 Avenue | 19.7 km | |
| 75 | University Transit Centre | 20.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Edmonton Transit Service, the route runs 83 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 71 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «114 Street & 89 Avenue» | 00:11 — 23:43 | 00:12 — 23:43 |
| From «Abbottsfield Transit Centre» | 00:25 — 23:55 | 00:25 — 23:55 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 14–16 minutes, most often every 15; midday every 5–16 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 14–16; on weekends every 13–21 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 8 cost?
3.75 $ for a single ride.
When do the first and last trips run?
From 114 Street & 89 Avenue the first is at 00:11 and the last at 23:43. From Abbottsfield Transit Centre they are 00:25 and 23:55.
How long does the trip from 114 Street & 89 Avenue to Abbottsfield Transit Centre take?
About 71 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
68 outbound and 75 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 8 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 71 trips in one direction, running from 114 Street & 89 Avenue between 00:12 and 23:43.
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).