Bus 8 in Calgary links EB Hospital DR @ Health Science CE NW and North Pointe Terminal B. The route is 20.8 km long with 46 stops, and the official schedule from Calgary Transit puts the full trip at about 51 minutes. On a weekday it runs 77 trips in one direction, and 37 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 8 |
| City | Calgary |
| Transit authority | Calgary Transit |
| Start → end | EB Hospital DR @ Health Science CE NW → North Pointe Terminal B |
| End → start | North Pointe Terminal B → EB Hospital DR @ Health Science CE NW |
| Route length | 20.8 km / 20.7 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 46 / 44 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 51 minutes |
| Trips per day | 77 on weekdays, 37 on weekends one way (74 on weekdays → EB Hospital DR @ Health Science CE NW) |
| Frequency | peak 5–21 · midday 3–24 · weekend 27–37 |
| First / last trip from «EB Hospital DR @ Health Science CE NW» | 00:04 / 23:31 |
| First / last trip from «North Pointe Terminal B» | 00:18 / 23:45 |
| Fare | 4.00 $ |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 8
Outbound: EB Hospital DR @ Health Science CE NW → North Pointe Terminal B
This direction has 46 stops and runs 20.8 km. The route passes NB 29 ST NW @ 15 AV NW, NB 31 ST NW@ 34 AV NW, NB Northland DR NW @ N. of 52 AV NW, EB Hidden Creek WY @ Hidden Creek BV NW. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EB Hospital DR @ Health Science CE NW | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | NB 29 ST NW @ 15 AV NW | 0.3 km | |
| 3 | Foothills Medical Centre (WB) | 0.5 km | |
| 4 | NB University BV NW @ Pathway | 1.7 km | |
| 5 | NB West Campus BV NW @ S. of 24 AV NW | 2.0 km | |
| 6 | Children’s Hospital (NB Childrens DR @ Oki DR NW) | 2.7 km | |
| 7 | EB University AV @ Smith ST NW | 3.0 km | |
| 8 | NB 39 ST NW @ University AV | 3.4 km | |
| 9 | EB 32 AV NW @ 39 ST NW | 3.7 km | |
| 10 | EB 32 AV NW @ 37 ST NW | 4.0 km | |
| 11 | EB 32 AV NW @ 33 ST NW | 4.5 km | |
| 12 | 31st Street NW Station (EB) | 4.8 km | |
| 13 | NB 31 ST NW@ 34 AV NW | 5.1 km | |
| 14 | Brentwood LRT Station NB | 5.5 km | |
| 15 | NB Brisebois DR @ Brentwood BV NW | 6.4 km | |
| 16 | WB Northmount DR @ Brisebois DR NW | 6.6 km | |
| 17 | WB Northmount DR @ Benson RD NW | 6.8 km | |
| 18 | WB Northmount DR @ Bulyea RD NW | 7.1 km | |
| 19 | WB Northmount DR @ 34 ST NW | 7.3 km | |
| 20 | WB Northmount DR @ Boulton RD NW | 7.5 km | |
| 21 | NB Northland DR @ Northmount DR NW | 7.6 km | |
| 22 | NB Northland DR @ N. of Northmount DR NW | 7.8 km | |
| 23 | NB Northland DR @ 52 AV NW | 8.0 km | |
| 24 | NB Northland DR NW @ N. of 52 AV NW | 8.2 km | |
| 25 | EB Hidden Valley DR @ Shaganappi TR NW | 14.3 km | |
| 26 | EB Hidden Valley DR @ Hidden Hill TC NW | 14.8 km | |
| 27 | EB Hidden Valley DR @ Hidden Ranch TC NW | 15.2 km | |
| 28 | EB Hidden Valley DR @ Hidden Ranch CR NW | 15.5 km | |
| 29 | EB Hidden Valley DR @ Hidden Ridge CL NW | 15.8 km | |
| 30 | EB Hidden Valley DR @ Hidden Spring GR NW | 16.1 km | |
| 31 | NB Hidden Valley LI @ Hidden Valley DR NW | 16.5 km | |
| 32 | NB Hidden Creek DR @ Beddington TR NW | 16.9 km | |
| 33 | EB Hidden Creek DR @ Hidden Creek GR NW | 17.0 km | |
| 34 | NB Hidden Creek BV @ N. of Hidden Creek RD NW | 17.5 km | |
| 35 | EB Hidden Creek WY @ Hidden Creek BV NW | 17.8 km | |
| 36 | EB Hidden Creek WY @ Hidden Creek PT NW | 18.1 km | |
| 37 | SB Panamount BV @ Hidden Creek WY NW | 18.3 km | |
| 38 | EB Panamount BV @ W. Leg Panamount RD NW | 18.6 km | |
| 39 | EB Panamount BV @ E. Leg Panamount RD NW | 18.8 km | |
| 40 | EB Panamount BV @ Panamount ST NW | 19.0 km | |
| 41 | EB Panamount BV @ Panamount LN NW | 19.3 km | |
| 42 | EB Panamount BV @ Panorama Hills BV NW | 19.5 km | |
| 43 | WB Panamount BV @ Panamount HL NW | 19.8 km | |
| 44 | EB Panamount BV @ Panamount DR NW | 20.0 km | |
| 45 | EB Country Village RD @ Harvest Hills BV NE | 20.3 km | |
| 46 | North Pointe Terminal B | 20.8 km | Terminus |
Inbound: North Pointe Terminal B → EB Hospital DR @ Health Science CE NW
This direction has 44 stops and runs 20.7 km. The route passes WB Panamount BV @ Harvest Hills BV N, SB Hidden Creek BV @ Hidden Creek HT NW, SB Shaganappi TR @ Hidden Valley DR NW, SB 31 ST NW @ S. of Brentwood Stn. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Pointe Terminal B | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | WB Panamount BV @ Harvest Hills BV N | 0.6 km | |
| 3 | WB Panamount BV @ Panamount DR NW | 0.7 km | |
| 4 | WB Panamount BV @ Panamount HL NW | 1.0 km | |
| 5 | WB Panamount BV @ Panamount SQ NW | 1.3 km | |
| 6 | WB Panamount BV @ Panamount LN NW | 1.4 km | |
| 7 | WB Panamount BV @ Panamount ST NW | 1.7 km | |
| 8 | WB Panamount BV @ E. Leg Panamount RD NW | 1.9 km | |
| 9 | NB Panamount BV @ W. Leg Panamount RD NW | 2.1 km | |
| 10 | WB Hidden Creek WY @ Panamount BV NW | 2.4 km | |
| 11 | WB Hidden Creek WY @ Hidden Creek PT NW | 2.6 km | |
| 12 | SB Hidden Creek BV @ Hidden Creek HT NW | 3.0 km | |
| 13 | SB Hidden Creek BV @ Hidden Creek RD NW | 3.3 km | |
| 14 | SB Hidden Valley Link NW @ Beddington TR NW | 3.9 km | |
| 15 | WB Hidden Creek DR @ Hidden Creek PL NW | 4.4 km | |
| 16 | SB Hidden Valley LI @ Hidden Valley VW | 4.9 km | |
| 17 | WB Hidden Valley DR @ Hidden Spring CI NW | 5.3 km | |
| 18 | WB Hidden Valley DR @ Hidden Ridge VW NW | 5.6 km | |
| 19 | WB Hidden Valley DR @ W. Leg Hidden Ranch CR NW | 6.0 km | |
| 20 | WB Hidden Valley DR @ W. Leg Hidden Ranch TC NW | 6.3 km | |
| 21 | WB Hidden Valley DR @ Hidden Hills TC NW | 6.7 km | |
| 22 | SB Shaganappi TR @ Hidden Valley DR NW | 7.2 km | |
| 23 | SB Northland DR @ 52 AV NW | 13.4 km | |
| 24 | SB Northland DR @ N. of Northmount DR NW | 13.6 km | |
| 25 | EB Northmount DR @ Boulton RD NW | 14.0 km | |
| 26 | EB Northmount DR @ Button RD NW | 14.1 km | |
| 27 | EB Northmount DR @ Bulyea RD NW | 14.5 km | |
| 28 | EB Northmount DR @ Braden CR NW | 14.7 km | |
| 29 | SB Brisebois DR @ Northmount DR NW | 14.9 km | |
| 30 | SB Brisebois DR @ Barr RD NW | 15.2 km | |
| 31 | Brentwood LRT Station | 16.1 km | |
| 32 | SB 31 ST NW @ S. of Brentwood Stn | 16.4 km | |
| 33 | 31st Street NW Station (WB) | 16.7 km | |
| 34 | WB 32 AV NW @ 33 ST NW | 17.1 km | |
| 35 | WB 32 AV NW @ Collegiate BV | 17.3 km | |
| 36 | WB 32 AV NW @ 37 ST NW | 17.5 km | |
| 37 | SB 39 ST NW @ 32 AV NW | 17.9 km | |
| 38 | SB Mclaurin ST @ University AV NW | 18.4 km | |
| 39 | Alberta Children’s Hospital Station (SB) | 18.6 km | |
| 40 | WB 24 AV NW @ Mclaurin ST NW | 18.9 km | |
| 41 | SB University BV NW @ 24 AV NW | 19.2 km | |
| 42 | SB University BV @ Pathway NW | 19.6 km | |
| 43 | EB Hospital DR @ Cal Wenzel PH Bldg NW | 20.3 km | |
| 44 | EB Hospital DR @ Health Science CE NW | 20.7 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Calgary Transit, the route runs 77 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 37 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «EB Hospital DR @ Health Science CE NW» | 00:04 — 23:31 | 00:20 — 23:45 |
| From «North Pointe Terminal B» | 00:18 — 23:45 | 06:35 — 23:30 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 5–21 minutes, most often every 17; midday every 3–24 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 17–24; on weekends every 27–37 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 8 cost?
4.00 $ for a single ride.
When do the first and last trips run?
From EB Hospital DR @ Health Science CE NW the first is at 00:04 and the last at 23:31. From North Pointe Terminal B they are 00:18 and 23:45.
How long does the trip from EB Hospital DR @ Health Science CE NW to North Pointe Terminal B take?
About 51 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
46 outbound and 44 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 37 trips in one direction, running from EB Hospital DR @ Health Science CE NW between 00:20 and 23:45.
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).