Bus 87 in Calgary links Marlborough LRT Station (EB Marlborough DR) and EB Applewood DR @ 68 ST SE. The route is 7.2 km long with 24 stops, and the official schedule from Calgary Transit puts the full trip at about 22 minutes. On a weekday it runs 39 trips in one direction, and 36 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 87 |
| City | Calgary |
| Transit authority | Calgary Transit |
| Start → end | Marlborough LRT Station (EB Marlborough DR) → EB Applewood DR @ 68 ST SE |
| End → start | EB Applewood DR @ 68 ST SE → Marlborough LRT Station (EB Marlborough DR) |
| Route length | 7.2 km / 8.4 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 24 / 29 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 22 minutes |
| Trips per day | 39 on weekdays, 36 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 29–31 · midday 30–31 · weekend 28–30 |
| First / last trip from «Marlborough LRT Station (EB Marlborough DR)» | 05:08 / 23:40 |
| First / last trip from «EB Applewood DR @ 68 ST SE» | 00:00 / 23:31 |
| Fare | 4.00 $ |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 87
Outbound: Marlborough LRT Station (EB Marlborough DR) → EB Applewood DR @ 68 ST SE
This direction has 24 stops and runs 7.2 km. The route passes SB Marlborough WY @ Marlborough DR NE, SB 36 ST SE @ Radcliffe DR, EB 17 AV SE @ 40 ST SE, EB 17 AV SE @ 52 ST SE. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marlborough LRT Station (EB Marlborough DR) | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | SB Marlborough WY @ Marlborough DR NE | 0.4 km | |
| 3 | SB Marlborough WY @ N.of Maryvale DR NE | 0.7 km | |
| 4 | SB Marlborough WY @ S.of Maryvale DR NE | 0.9 km | |
| 5 | WB Memorial DR @ Marlborough WY NE | 1.2 km | |
| 6 | SB 36 ST E @ Memorial DR | 1.6 km | |
| 7 | SB 36 ST SE @ Radcliffe DR | 1.9 km | |
| 8 | SB 36 ST SE @ 8 AV SE | 2.2 km | |
| 9 | SB 36 ST SE @ 12 AV SE | 2.5 km | |
| 10 | EB 17 AV SE @ 36 ST SE | 3.1 km | |
| 11 | EB 17 AV SE @ 38 ST SE | 3.3 km | |
| 12 | EB 17 AV SE @ 40 ST SE | 3.5 km | |
| 13 | EB 17 AV SE @ 42 ST SE | 3.7 km | |
| 14 | EB 17 AV SE @ 44 ST SE | 3.9 km | |
| 15 | EB 17 AV SE @ 47 ST SE | 4.2 km | |
| 16 | EB 17 AV SE @ 50 ST SE | 4.5 km | |
| 17 | EB 17 AV SE @ 52 ST SE | 4.7 km | |
| 18 | EB 17 AV SE @ 54 ST SE | 4.9 km | |
| 19 | EB 17 AV SE @ 60 ST SE | 5.5 km | |
| 20 | EB 17th AV SE @ 61st ST SE | 5.8 km | |
| 21 | NB 68 ST SE @ 16 AV SE | 6.5 km | |
| 22 | NB 68 ST SE @ 14 AV SE | 6.7 km | |
| 23 | NB 68 ST SE @ Applewood DR (S. Leg) SE | 6.9 km | |
| 24 | EB Applewood DR @ 68 ST SE | 7.2 km | Terminus |
Inbound: EB Applewood DR @ 68 ST SE → Marlborough LRT Station (EB Marlborough DR)
This direction has 29 stops and runs 8.4 km. The route passes NB Applewood DR @ Applewood WY SE, WB Applewood DR @ Appletree CR SE, WB 17 AV SE @ 60 ST SE, WB 17 AV SE @ 41 ST SE. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EB Applewood DR @ 68 ST SE | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | NB Applewood DR @ Applewood WY SE | 0.3 km | |
| 3 | EB Applewood DR @ Appleridge GR SE | 0.6 km | |
| 4 | SB Applewood DR @ Appleside CL SE | 0.9 km | |
| 5 | SB Applewood DR @ Appleburn CL SE | 1.1 km | |
| 6 | SB Applewood DR @ Applemont CL SE | 1.3 km | |
| 7 | WB Applewood DR @ Applestone PA SE | 1.6 km | |
| 8 | WB Applewood DR @ Appletree CR SE | 2.0 km | |
| 9 | SB 68 ST @ Applewood DR (S. Leg) SE | 2.2 km | |
| 10 | WB 14 AV SE @ 68 ST SE | 2.5 km | |
| 11 | SB 65 ST SE @ 14 AV SE | 2.7 km | |
| 12 | WB 17 AV SE @ 65 ST SE | 3.0 km | |
| 13 | WB 17th AV SE @ 61st ST SE | 3.3 km | |
| 14 | WB 17 AV SE @ 60 ST SE | 3.6 km | |
| 15 | WB 17 AV SE @ 54 ST SE | 4.2 km | |
| 16 | WB 17 AV SE @ 52 ST SE | 4.4 km | |
| 17 | WB 17 AV SE @ 50 ST SE | 4.5 km | |
| 18 | WB 17 AV SE @ 47 ST SE | 4.9 km | |
| 19 | WB 17 AV SE @ 44 ST SE | 5.2 km | |
| 20 | WB 17 AV SE @ 41 ST SE | 5.4 km | |
| 21 | WB 17 AV SE @ 40 St SE | 5.6 km | |
| 22 | WB 17 AV SE @ 38 ST SE | 5.8 km | |
| 23 | NB 36 ST SE @ 17 AV SE | 6.0 km | |
| 24 | NB 36 ST SE @ 12 AV SE | 6.5 km | |
| 25 | NB 36 ST SE @ 8 AV SE | 6.8 km | |
| 26 | NB 36 ST SE @ Radcliffe DR | 7.1 km | |
| 27 | NB 36 ST E @ Memorial DR E | 7.7 km | |
| 28 | NB 36 ST NE @ S. of 5 AV NE | 8.0 km | |
| 29 | Marlborough LRT Station (EB Marlborough DR) | 8.4 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Calgary Transit, the route runs 39 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 36 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Marlborough LRT Station (EB Marlborough DR)» | 05:08 — 23:40 | 06:10 — 23:38 |
| From «EB Applewood DR @ 68 ST SE» | 00:00 — 23:31 | 00:01 — 23:31 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 29–31 minutes, most often every 30; midday every 30–31 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 31–32; on weekends every 28–30 minutes.
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 87 cost?
4.00 $ for a single ride.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Marlborough LRT Station (EB Marlborough DR) the first is at 05:08 and the last at 23:40. From EB Applewood DR @ 68 ST SE they are 00:00 and 23:31.
How long does the trip from Marlborough LRT Station (EB Marlborough DR) to EB Applewood DR @ 68 ST SE take?
About 22 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
24 outbound and 29 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 87 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 36 trips in one direction, running from Marlborough LRT Station (EB Marlborough DR) between 06:10 and 23:38.
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).