Route 123 Bus Schedule & Stops | Canada

Canada Route 123 schedule resolver

Route 123 Bus Schedule & Stops in Canada: Find the Correct Agency, Fare, Map and Live Times

123 bus schedule is an ambiguous Canada search. It can mean TransLink 123 Canada Way in Metro Vancouver, TTC 123 Sherway in Toronto, Halifax Transit 123 Timberlea Express, or an older Calgary Transit 123 Sage Hill / North Pointe result affected by 2026 network changes.

This guide helps you identify the correct Route 123 first, then use the official schedule, stop list, fare page, live-arrival tool and alert page. It is built as a rider-first resolver, not a single fake “Canada Route 123” timetable.

Route 123 lookup
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Quick answer

Which Route 123 bus schedule do you need?

If you only typed 123 bus schedule, choose the city first. Route numbers are reused, and the correct stops, ticket price, live tracker and service span depend on the transit agency.

Most likely BC result TransLink 123 Canada Way

Metro Vancouver route between New Westminster Station and Brentwood Station / Brentwood area via Canada Way. Use TransLink schedule search and Transit app for live information.

Open TransLink Route 123
Toronto result TTC 123 Sherway

Runs between Kipling Station, Sherway Gardens and Long Branch Loop with multiple branches: 123B, 123C, 123D and 123F.

Open TTC 123 southbound
Halifax result Halifax Transit 123 Timberlea Express

Peak-direction weekday express service between Timberlea / Charles Park area and Scotia Square in downtown Halifax. No Saturday, Sunday or holiday service in the current posted PDF.

Open Halifax 123 PDF
Check before using Calgary 123 Sage Hill / North Pointe

Calgary Transit’s 2026 North Central network review lists Route 123 as cancelled/combined into other routes. Use the current Calgary planner instead of an old 123 timetable.

Open Calgary service changes
Important rider warning Do not use a Route 123 PDF or third-party listing unless it matches your city, direction, date and stop. A TTC 123 trip cannot help a Vancouver rider, and an old Calgary 123 schedule may no longer describe the current network.
Visual route resolver

Route 123 Canada map-style selector

This visual is a quick orientation tool. It does not replace the official map, but it shows why the same route number creates different rider answers in different Canadian cities.

Vancouver TransLink 123 Canada Way Toronto TTC 123 Sherway Halifax 123 Timberlea Express Calgary 123 replaced / changed
Agency comparison

Route 123 bus schedule comparison in Canada

Use this table to pick the correct schedule page. For exact trip times, always select your travel date, direction and stop on the official agency tool.

Route 123 result Agency / area Main route or corridor Service pattern Best official action
123 Canada Way TransLink — Metro Vancouver, BC New Westminster Station / Canada Way / Brentwood Station area Frequent urban route; check exact stop time and live arrival on travel day. Search Route 123 on TransLink
123 Sherway TTC — Toronto, Ontario Kipling Station / Sherway Gardens / Long Branch Loop Regular route, multiple branches, all-day every-day service until about 1 a.m.; route page says every 30 minutes or better. Choose TTC direction and branch
123 Timberlea Express Halifax Transit — Halifax, Nova Scotia Timberlea / Charles Park area to Scotia Square Weekday peak-direction express only. Current PDF shows no Saturday, Sunday or holiday service. Use the Halifax PDF timetable
123 Sage Hill / North Pointe Calgary Transit — Calgary, Alberta Sage Hill / North Pointe Terminal area Do not rely on older 123 pages. Calgary’s 2026 network change material lists Route 123 as cancelled/combined with replacement routes. Check replacement routes
TransLink visual

TransLink Route 123 Canada Way: how to read the schedule

For Metro Vancouver, Route 123 is the Canada Way bus. Search the route on TransLink, then choose your direction. A rider going toward Brentwood must not use a New Westminster-bound time, and a rider boarding at a middle stop should not rely only on the terminal departure.

New Westminster Canada Way Burnaby Brentwood

Best rider workflow

  1. Open the official TransLink Route 123 page.
  2. Set the travel date because TransLink schedules can change by service period.
  3. Choose the correct direction: toward Brentwood Station or toward New Westminster Station.
  4. Select your actual stop, not only the first stop on the route.
  5. Use the TransLink Trip Planner / Transit app shortly before leaving for real-time predictions and alerts.
Approximate route-running guidance Treat end-to-end time as a planning estimate, usually around 30–45 minutes depending on direction, traffic, short-turn pattern and stop. Use the official planner for the exact trip you will ride.
TTC visual

TTC Route 123 Sherway: branches matter more than the route number

In Toronto, Route 123 is not just one simple line. The TTC route page lists four services: 123B, 123C, 123D and 123F. Before boarding, check the destination sign and branch letter.

123B Kipling ⇄ Long Branch via East Mall
123C Kipling ⇄ Long Branch via North Queen
123D Kipling ⇄ Sherway via East Mall
123F Kipling ⇄ Sherway via West Mall
Major terminals Kipling Station, Sherway Gardens and Long Branch Loop.
Service level TTC describes Route 123 Sherway as regular service that operates all day, every day, until about 1 a.m.; the route page also states service every 30 minutes or better.
Accessibility TTC lists accessible service on the route, Kipling as an accessible subway station, and bike racks on this route. Still check stop-specific notices before travelling.
Toronto timing trick If you are going only between Sherway Gardens and Kipling Station, your ride can be much shorter than a full Long Branch to Kipling trip. Select the exact stop on the TTC page to avoid overestimating or missing the correct branch.
Halifax timetable visual

Halifax Transit 123 Timberlea Express: peak-direction schedule pattern

The Halifax PDF for Route 123 Timberlea Express is especially important because it is not an all-day local route. It shows weekday inbound trips to Scotia Square in the morning and outbound trips to Charles Park in the afternoon. It also states no service on Saturday, Sunday and holidays.

Inbound first trip 6:00a James & St. Margarets Bay toward Scotia Square
Inbound last listed trip 8:30a Arrives Scotia Square about 9:24a
Outbound first trip 3:20p Scotia Square toward Charles Park
Outbound last listed trip 6:20p Arrives Charles Park about 7:02p
AM
To Scotia Square

Published weekday trips leave the Timberlea side about every 30 minutes from 6:00a to 8:30a. End-to-end travel time in the PDF is about 48–54 minutes.

PM
To Charles Park

Published weekday return trips leave Scotia Square from 3:20p to 6:20p. End-to-end travel time is about 42–49 minutes, depending on trip.

Halifax express caution The PDF notes that A.M. and P.M. peak departure times are estimates and that this route may depart ahead of the published scheduled time. Arrive early, especially at express stops.
Ticket price and fare rate

Route 123 fare comparison: ticket price depends on the agency

The route number does not determine the ticket price. Use the fare system for your city and the payment method you will actually use. Fares below were reviewed from official agency fare pages on September 5, 2026; always verify before riding because fare products can change.

TransLink Route 123 $2.85–$3.50

Adult bus fare: Compass Stored Value 1-zone $2.85; cash/contactless 1-zone $3.50. Bus trips are 1-zone all day. Single fare valid up to 90 minutes.

Verify TransLink fares
TTC Route 123 $3.30–$3.35

Adult TTC fare: $3.30 with PRESTO or debit/credit contactless; $3.35 cash or one-ride PRESTO ticket. Cash does not include the two-hour transfer.

Verify TTC fares
Halifax Route 123 $3.00

Adult conventional bus/ferry/access-a-bus 1 ride is $3. Route 123 is an express route, but Halifax’s higher Regional Express table applies to routes 320, 330 and 370.

Verify Halifax fares
Calgary former 123 $4.00

Calgary Transit 2026 adult cash fare is $4.00 and generally valid for 90 minutes. For Route 123, first check if your trip has moved to replacement routes.

Verify Calgary fares
Calgary$4.00
TransLink cash$3.50
TTC PRESTO$3.30
Halifax$3.00
Timing and arrival planning

How early should you arrive for Route 123?

Scheduled time is the planned timetable. Live arrival is a prediction. Neither should be treated as a guarantee. For Route 123, your safe arrival buffer depends on whether the route is frequent, branch-based, peak-only or recently changed.

TransLink 123 Arrive 5 minutes early for frequent stops; use Transit app / TransLink planner before walking out. Add more time at night or when transferring from SkyTrain.
TTC 123 Arrive 5–8 minutes early and confirm the branch letter. Missing a 123C when you need Long Branch can cost more time than missing a short Sherway branch.
Halifax 123 Arrive 8–10 minutes early. The official PDF warns that peak departure times are estimates and the route may depart ahead of the published time.
Calgary 123 Do not wait for the old 123 without checking the current planner. Route 123 has been affected by the 2026 North Central route redesign.
Live tracker workflow

How to check live Route 123 arrivals without confusing scheduled and real-time data

Live apps are useful, but they can change quickly because of traffic, detours, operator availability, weather, event congestion or cancellations. Use this workflow for any Canadian Route 123.

1
Open official tool

Start with the agency route page, not a random screenshot.

2
Choose city

TransLink, TTC, Halifax and Calgary all mean different 123 routes.

3
Select direction

Check “toward Brentwood,” “toward Kipling,” “to Scotia Square,” etc.

4
Pick your stop

Middle-stop times are not the same as terminal departures.

5
Recheck alerts

Look again shortly before leaving for detours or moved stops.

Official live tools TransLink says it partners with Transit app for real-time route information, alerts and trip planning. TTC gives stop-level schedules on its route page. Halifax riders can use the official route PDF plus the Bus Departures Line shown in the rider guide. Calgary riders should use the current trip planner because Route 123 service changed.
Alerts and service changes

Service alerts to check before boarding

Route 123 pages can be affected by stop closures, construction detours, event reroutes, accessibility alerts, cancellations or seasonal schedule changes. Check alerts on the same day you travel.

  • TransLink: use the Route 123 page and Get Transit Alerts option for Canada Way service updates.
  • TTC: check the route page for branch, accessible stop notices and active route disruptions.
  • Halifax: check route advisories and remember that the 123 express PDF has no weekend/holiday trips.
  • Calgary: check the North Central route change page and planner before using any old 123 stop.
  • Weather: snow or severe weather can make normal schedules unreliable in Canadian cities.
  • Third-party apps: use them for convenience, but official agency pages should control final decisions.
Google Map context

Example map: TransLink 123 Canada Way area

This embedded map is for location context only. It focuses on the Metro Vancouver Route 123 corridor because that result includes “Canada Way” and commonly appears for Canada Route 123 searches. For exact stops, use the official TransLink route map and stop schedule.

Practical tricks

Route 123 rider tricks that save time

Search with city + agency Use “TransLink 123 Canada Way,” “TTC 123 Sherway,” or “Halifax 123 Timberlea Express” instead of only “123 bus schedule.”
Check the return trip first This matters most for Halifax 123 because the return service is afternoon peak only, and for Calgary because the old route may be replaced.
Use the branch letter In Toronto, 123B, 123C, 123D and 123F do not serve exactly the same pattern. Match the destination sign before boarding.
Do not trust old PDFs If a PDF does not show a recent effective date, confirm with the agency’s current schedule search.
Use fare card rules TransLink bus fares are 1-zone, TTC cash lacks a two-hour transfer, and Halifax cash requires correct payment method guidance from the rider guide.
Screenshot your stop When boarding in an unfamiliar place, save the stop name, stop number if available, direction and scheduled departure time before leaving Wi-Fi.
Official sources checked

Official Route 123 schedule, fare and alert links

Use these links for final confirmation. This article was researched as a Canada-wide Route 123 resolver and last checked on September 5, 2026.

FAQs

Route 123 bus schedule FAQs

Is there one Route 123 bus schedule for all of Canada?

No. Route 123 is reused by multiple agencies. You must identify the city or operator first, such as TransLink, TTC, Halifax Transit or Calgary Transit.

What is TransLink Route 123?

TransLink Route 123 is the Canada Way bus in Metro Vancouver. It serves the New Westminster / Burnaby / Brentwood area. Use TransLink’s official route page and Trip Planner for exact stop times and live information.

What is TTC Route 123?

TTC Route 123 is Sherway. It operates between Kipling Station, Sherway Gardens and Long Branch Loop with multiple branch letters, including 123B, 123C, 123D and 123F.

What is Halifax Route 123?

Halifax Transit Route 123 is Timberlea Express. The current posted route PDF shows weekday peak-direction trips to Scotia Square in the morning and to Charles Park in the afternoon, with no Saturday, Sunday or holiday service.

Is Calgary Route 123 still running?

Calgary Transit’s 2026 North Central Service Review lists Route 123 Sage Hill / North Pointe Terminal as cancelled/combined with replacement routes. Use the Calgary Transit planner or the service review page before travelling.

How much is the Route 123 bus ticket?

It depends on the agency. As reviewed September 5, 2026, typical adult fares include TransLink 1-zone bus fare from $2.85 Compass Stored Value or $3.50 cash/contactless, TTC from $3.30 PRESTO/contactless or $3.35 cash, Halifax conventional adult fare $3.00, and Calgary adult cash fare $4.00.

How often does Route 123 run?

Frequency depends on the route. TTC 123 is described by TTC as every 30 minutes or better. TransLink 123 is a frequent urban route but should be checked stop-by-stop. Halifax 123 is a weekday peak express with roughly 30-minute listed trips. Calgary 123 has changed under the 2026 network review.

How early should I arrive at the Route 123 stop?

For frequent urban Route 123 services, arrive about 5 minutes early and recheck live arrivals. For Halifax 123, arrive 8–10 minutes early because the official PDF notes peak departure times are estimates and the bus may depart ahead of the published time.

Can I use Google Maps or Transit app for Route 123?

Yes, but confirm the city and agency. TransLink specifically points riders to Transit app for real-time information and alerts. For final schedule and fare rules, official agency pages should be treated as the controlling source.

Why do some Route 123 results show different stops?

Because they are different routes or different branches. TTC 123 has several branches, TransLink 123 has directional patterns around Canada Way, Halifax 123 is peak-direction express, and Calgary’s old 123 has been affected by service redesign.

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