Bus 540 in Edmonton links Ken Nichol Recreation Centre and Mill Woods Transit Centre. The route is 12.9 km long with 4 stops, and the official schedule from Edmonton Transit Service puts the full trip at about 23 minutes. On a weekday it runs 15 trips in one direction, and 9 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 540 |
| City | Edmonton |
| Transit authority | Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) |
| Start → end | Ken Nichol Recreation Centre → Mill Woods Transit Centre |
| End → start | Mill Woods Transit Centre → Ken Nichol Recreation Centre |
| Route length | 12.9 km / 11.8 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 4 / 4 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 23 minutes |
| Trips per day | 15 on weekdays, 9 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 46–76 · midday 46–76 · weekend 46–76 |
| First / last trip from «Ken Nichol Recreation Centre» | 06:00 / 18:14 |
| First / last trip from «Mill Woods Transit Centre» | 06:23 / 18:42 |
| Fare | 3.75 $ |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 540
Outbound: Ken Nichol Recreation Centre → Mill Woods Transit Centre
This direction has 4 stops and runs 12.9 km. The route passes 50 Street & Watt Common SW, 50 Street & Ellerslie Road SW. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Nichol Recreation Centre | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | 50 Street & Watt Common SW | 7.4 km | |
| 3 | 50 Street & Ellerslie Road SW | 7.9 km | |
| 4 | Mill Woods Transit Centre | 12.9 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Mill Woods Transit Centre → Ken Nichol Recreation Centre
This direction has 4 stops and runs 11.8 km. The route passes 50 Street & Ellerslie Road SW, 50 Street & Watt Common SW. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mill Woods Transit Centre | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | 50 Street & Ellerslie Road SW | 4.2 km | |
| 3 | 50 Street & Watt Common SW | 4.5 km | |
| 4 | Ken Nichol Recreation Centre | 11.8 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Edmonton Transit Service, the route runs 15 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 9 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Ken Nichol Recreation Centre» | 06:00 — 18:14 | 09:00 — 15:38 |
| From «Mill Woods Transit Centre» | 06:23 — 18:42 | 09:23 — 16:01 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 46–76 minutes, most often every 46; midday every 46–76 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 56; on weekends every 46–76 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 540 cost?
3.75 $ for a single ride.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Ken Nichol Recreation Centre the first is at 06:00 and the last at 18:14. From Mill Woods Transit Centre they are 06:23 and 18:42.
How long does the trip from Ken Nichol Recreation Centre to Mill Woods Transit Centre take?
About 23 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
4 outbound and 4 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 540 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 9 trips in one direction, running from Ken Nichol Recreation Centre between 09:00 and 15:38.
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).