Cochrane Commuter Announcements
After decades of providing commuter services to the Cochrane community—most recently under the On‑it brand and previously under the Southland brand since 1994—we have made the difficult decision to discontinue this service. The service to/from Brentwood will end as of June 1st, 2026, with the last day of service on May 29th. The service to/from Downtown Calgary will end as of July 1st, with the last day of service on June 30th.
Unused tickets will be refunded. For the Brentwood service, these will be refunded between June 1st and 12th. For the Downtown service, these will be refunded between July 1st and 12th. Actual refund timelines are subject to payment method and associated processing times. If you have not received a refund within the applicable dates, please contact onitsupport@southland.ca.
The decision is a result of several factors. With an aging fleet of motor coaches, combined with significant increases in operating costs over the past several years, there are no economically viable options available to replace these buses while maintaining affordable ticket prices. Additionally, ridership on these routes is insufficient to cover current operating costs. Therefore, this service model is no longer sustainable.
We appreciate and thank all of you for your support and business over the years, and we sincerely regret that we can no longer provide this service.
SCHEDULES
Please Note: The COCHRANE Commuter will not be running during the following holidays:
New Year Day – Thursday, January 1, 2026
Good Friday – Friday, April 3, 2026
Victoria Day – Monday, May 18, 2026
Canada Day – Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Civic Holiday – Monday, August 3, 2026
Labour Day – Monday, September 7, 2026
Thanksgiving – Monday, October 12, 2026
Remembrance Day – Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Christmas Day – Friday, December 25, 2026
ADULT
(17 - 64)Calgary ↔ LAKE LOUISE / MORAINE LAKE
CHILDREN
(5 - 15)Calgary ↔ LAKE LOUISE / MORAINE LAKE
SENIOR
(65+)Calgary ↔ LAKE LOUISE / MORAINE LAKE
COCHRANE ⇄ DOWNTOWN CALGARY AM
Service Every Weekday
| Stop # | Stop Location | City | AM 1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Station 360 Railway Street W (Transit Hub B Stop) | Cochrane | 6:30 am |
| 2 | Plus 15 across from Western Canada Place 9th Avenue between 7th and 6th Street SW, south side | Calgary | 7:02 am |
| 3 | Gulf Canada at Plus 15 9th Avenue between 3rd and 2nd Street SW, south side | Calgary | 7:03 am |
| 4 | Calgary Tower Bus Stop 9th Avenue and Centre Street, south side | Calgary | 7:05 am |
| 5 | Bow Building Bus Stop 6 Avenue between Centre Street and 1 Street SE, north side | Calgary | 7:08 am |
| 6 | Bow Valley Square Bus Stop 6 Avenue and 2 Street SW, north side | Calgary | 7:10 am |
| 7 | 600 Sixth Avenue Building 6 Avenue and 5 Street SW, north side | Calgary | 7:12 am |
| 8 | The Station 360 Railway Street W (Transit Hub B Stop) | Cochrane | 7:50 am |
COCHRANE ⇄ DOWNTOWN CALGARY PM
Service Every Weekday
| Stop # | Stop Location | City | PM 1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Station 360 Railway Street W (Transit Hub B Stop) | Cochrane | 3:30 pm |
| 2 | Plus 15 across from Western Canada Place 9th Avenue between 7th and 6th Street SW, south side | Calgary | 4:10 pm |
| 3 | Gulf Canada at Plus 15 9th Avenue between 3rd and 2nd Street SW, south side | Calgary | 4:12 pm |
| 4 | Calgary Tower Bus Stop 9th Avenue and Centre Street, south side | Calgary | 4:14 pm |
| 5 | Bow Building Bus Stop 6 Avenue between Centre Street and 1 Street SE, north side | Calgary | 4:17 pm |
| 6 | Bow Valley Square Bus Stop 6 Avenue and 2 Street SW, north side | Calgary | 4:19 pm |
| 7 | 600 Sixth Avenue Building 6 Avenue and 5 Street SW, north side | Calgary | 4:22 pm |
| 8 | The Station 360 Railway Street W (Transit Hub B Stop) | Cochrane | 5:00 pm |
COCHRANE ⇄ BRENTWOOD CO-OP/U of C AM
Service Every Weekday
| Stop # | Stop Location | City | AM 1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Station 360 Railway Street W (Transit Hub B Stop) | Cochrane | 7:00 am |
| 2 | University of Calgary | Calgary | 7:25 am |
| 3 | Brentwood Co-op Parking Lot | Calgary | 7:27 am |
| 4 | The Station 360 Railway Street W (Transit Hub B Stop) | Cochrane | 7:50 am |
COCHRANE ⇄ BRENTWOOD CO-OP/ U of C PM
Service Every Weekday
University of Calgary Brentwood Co-op Parking Lot
Stop # Stop Location City PM
1 The Station
360 Railway Street W (Transit Hub B Stop)Cochrane 5:00 pm
2
32 Avenue & Campus Drive NW (South side)Calgary 5:25 pm
3
Across Crowchild Trail from the former stop at Bus Layby 3211 Research Rd NW. Cross the pedestrian overpass to get to the stop.Calgary 5:27 pm
4 The Station
360 Railway Street W (Transit Hub B Stop)Cochrane 6:05 pm
Brentwood/U of C LOCATION Map
PRICING
SERVICE INFORMATION
Cochrane to Calgary: starting from Cochrane’s new transit and innovation hub, “The Station,” transit riders can connect to Calgary on the following routes:
- The Station to Brentwood Co-op/University of Calgary – 2 trips per weekday
- The Station to Downtown Calgary – 2 trips per weekday
Calgary to Cochrane: arriving at The Station, transit riders can connect from Calgary on the following routes:
- Brentwood Co-op/University of Calgary to The Station – 2 trips per weekday
- Brentwood Co-op/University of Calgary to Cochrane commuters can board the bus at Stop 2 or 3 and disembark at Stop 4.
- Downtown Calgary to The Station – 2 trips per weekday
- Downtown Calgary to Cochrane commuters can board the bus from Stops 2-7 and disembark on Stop 8.
Note: Please book your COLT ride to arrive at the station 5 minutes in advance of your scheduled departure. Local COLT connections can be booked up to 30 minutes prior to the scheduled arrival time.
Note: Bikes are not permitted on the commuters, for any route. If you have any questions, please contact us.
