Bus 440 in Calgary links Franklin LRT Station S Lot (WB Radcliffe DR SE) and SB @ Access RD Chateau Ests. The route is 10.3 km long with 20 stops, and the official schedule from Calgary Transit puts the full trip at about 23 minutes. On a weekday it runs 11 trips in one direction.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 440 |
| City | Calgary |
| Transit authority | Calgary Transit |
| Start → end | Franklin LRT Station S Lot (WB Radcliffe DR SE) → SB @ Access RD Chateau Ests |
| End → start | SB @ Access RD Chateau Ests → Franklin LRT Station S Lot (WB Radcliffe DR SE) |
| Route length | 10.3 km / 10.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 20 / 22 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 23 minutes |
| Trips per day | 11 on weekdays one way |
| Frequency | peak 54 · midday 60 |
| First / last trip from «Franklin LRT Station S Lot (WB Radcliffe DR SE)» | 05:47 / 19:06 |
| First / last trip from «SB @ Access RD Chateau Ests» | 05:22 / 19:35 |
| Fare | 4.00 $ |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 440
Outbound: Franklin LRT Station S Lot (WB Radcliffe DR SE) → SB @ Access RD Chateau Ests
This direction has 20 stops and runs 10.3 km. The route passes SB 28 ST SE @ 9 AV SE, EB 17 AV SE @ 36 ST SE, EB 17 AV SE @ 44 ST SE, EB 17 AV SE @ 54 ST SE. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franklin LRT Station S Lot (WB Radcliffe DR SE) | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | SB 28 ST SE @ 9 AV SE | 0.4 km | |
| 3 | SB 28 ST SE @ 14 AV SE | 0.9 km | |
| 4 | EB 17 AV SE @ 31 ST SE | 1.4 km | |
| 5 | EB 17 AV SE @ 33 ST SE | 1.6 km | |
| 6 | EB 17 AV SE @ 36 ST SE | 2.0 km | |
| 7 | EB 17 AV SE @ 38 ST SE | 2.2 km | |
| 8 | EB 17 AV SE @ 40 ST SE | 2.4 km | |
| 9 | EB 17 AV SE @ 42 ST SE | 2.6 km | |
| 10 | EB 17 AV SE @ 44 ST SE | 2.8 km | |
| 11 | EB 17 AV SE @ 47 ST SE | 3.1 km | |
| 12 | EB 17 AV SE @ 50 ST SE | 3.4 km | |
| 13 | EB 17 AV SE @ 52 ST SE | 3.6 km | |
| 14 | EB 17 AV SE @ 54 ST SE | 3.8 km | |
| 15 | EB 17 AV SE @ 60 ST SE | 4.4 km | |
| 16 | EB 17th AV SE @ 61st ST SE | 4.7 km | |
| 17 | EB 17 AV SE @ 68 ST SE | 5.3 km | |
| 18 | EB 17th AV SE @ 70th ST SE | 5.6 km | |
| 19 | NB 84 ST SE @ Belvedere AV SE | 7.5 km | |
| 20 | SB @ Access RD Chateau Ests | 10.3 km | Terminus |
Inbound: SB @ Access RD Chateau Ests → Franklin LRT Station S Lot (WB Radcliffe DR SE)
This direction has 22 stops and runs 10.0 km. The route passes SB 84 ST SE @ 17 AV SE, WB 17th AV SE @ 61st ST SE, WB 17 AV SE @ 47 ST SE, WB 17 AV SE @ 36 ST SE. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SB @ Access RD Chateau Ests | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | SB 84 ST SE @ 17 AV SE | 2.8 km | |
| 3 | WB 17th AV SE @ 84th ST SE | 3.1 km | |
| 4 | WB 17th AV SE @ 70th ST SE | 4.6 km | |
| 5 | WB 17 AV SE @ 68 ST SE | 5.0 km | |
| 6 | WB 17 AV SE @ 65 ST SE | 5.2 km | |
| 7 | WB 17th AV SE @ 61st ST SE | 5.5 km | |
| 8 | WB 17 AV SE @ 60 ST SE | 5.8 km | |
| 9 | WB 17 AV SE @ 54 ST SE | 6.4 km | |
| 10 | WB 17 AV SE @ 52 ST SE | 6.6 km | |
| 11 | WB 17 AV SE @ 50 ST SE | 6.7 km | |
| 12 | WB 17 AV SE @ 47 ST SE | 7.1 km | |
| 13 | WB 17 AV SE @ 44 ST SE | 7.4 km | |
| 14 | WB 17 AV SE @ 41 ST SE | 7.6 km | |
| 15 | WB 17 AV SE @ 40 St SE | 7.8 km | |
| 16 | WB 17 AV SE @ 38 ST SE | 8.0 km | |
| 17 | WB 17 AV SE @ 36 ST SE | 8.2 km | |
| 18 | WB 17 AV SE @ Radisson DR | 8.5 km | |
| 19 | WB 17 AV SE @ W. of 31 ST SE | 8.7 km | |
| 20 | NB 28 ST SE @ 16 AV SE | 9.2 km | |
| 21 | NB Radcliffe DR @ 12 AV SE | 9.8 km | |
| 22 | Franklin LRT Station S Lot (WB Radcliffe DR SE) | 10.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Calgary Transit, the route runs 11 trips in one direction on a weekday.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Franklin LRT Station S Lot (WB Radcliffe DR SE)» | 05:47 — 19:06 | — — — |
| From «SB @ Access RD Chateau Ests» | 05:22 — 19:35 | — — — |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 54 minutes; midday every 60 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 60.
Fare and payment
A single ride costs 4.00 $. The same fare applies to CTrain and buses in Calgary.
An adult cash fare is $4.00 and is valid for 90 minutes, transfers included. Youth and students pay $2.65; children 12 and under ride free. A day pass is $12.65, an adult monthly pass $126.00. Transfers within 90 minutes are free. The cash fare itself covers 90 minutes of travel, so transfers within that window cost nothing extra. An unlimited monthly pass costs $126.00.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a ride on bus 440 cost?
4.00 $ for a single ride.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Franklin LRT Station S Lot (WB Radcliffe DR SE) the first is at 05:47 and the last at 19:06. From SB @ Access RD Chateau Ests they are 05:22 and 19:35.
How long does the trip from Franklin LRT Station S Lot (WB Radcliffe DR SE) to SB @ Access RD Chateau Ests take?
About 23 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
20 outbound and 22 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 440 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 Calgary buses overview.
Data current as of August 22, 2026. Schedule and termini — Calgary Transit. Fares — Calgary Transit, Fares & passes. Stop list, schedule and route geometry come from the official GTFS feed (City of Calgary Open Data).