Bus 002: Ponta da Cruz

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   AV M Soares D132.6428° N, 16.9463° W · Open in Google Maps
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   AV M Soares D232.6412° N, 16.9482° W · Open in Google Maps
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   APS Caracas, D32.6400° N, 16.9479° W · Open in Google Maps
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   Madeira Palácio, D32.6386° N, 16.9465° W · Open in Google Maps
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   Rua Cabrestante, D1A32.6378° N, 16.9464° W · Open in Google Maps
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   Rua Cabrestante, D2A32.6364° N, 16.9464° W · Open in Google Maps
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   Rua Ponta da Cruz, D1A32.6346° N, 16.9471° W · Open in Google Maps
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   Rua Ponta da Cruz, D2A32.6347° N, 16.9436° W · Open in Google Maps
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   Duas Torres32.6354° N, 16.9422° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Hotel Baia Azul, D32.6360° N, 16.9406° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Pestana Promenade32.6374° N, 16.9370° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Porto Bay32.6380° N, 16.9329° W · Open in Google Maps
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    CZ Lido32.6381° N, 16.9303° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Hotel Cliff Bay, Bes32.6395° N, 16.9262° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Hotel Reid’s32.6418° N, 16.9241° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Hotel Savoy, D32.6437° N, 16.9215° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Hotel Casino Park, D32.6450° N, 16.9172° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Parque STA Catarina32.6458° N, 16.9150° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Rua Conselheiro32.6468° N, 16.9118° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Praça Povo32.6469° N, 16.9070° W · Open in Google Maps
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    AV do Mar, E E M32.6471° N, 16.9045° W · Open in Google Maps

The 21 stops on the map are numbered in the order the bus calls at them, from AV M Soares D1 to AV do Mar, E E M. The times are the operator's, from the timetable dated 4 November 2024; a letter after a time refers to the notes, and an asterisk marks a highlighted trip. Working days: from Centro, 51 departures, the first at 06:20 and the last at 23:40; from AV M Soares, 53 departures, the first at 06:50 and the last at 00:15.

Saturdays: from Centro, 40 departures, the first at 06:50 and the last at 23:40; from AV M Soares, 41 departures, the first at 07:20 and the last at 00:15.

Sundays and holidays: from Centro, 41 departures, the first at 06:50 and the last at 23:40; from AV M Soares, 41 departures, the first at 07:20 and the last at 00:15.

About the route

Bus 002 is one of the most frequent routes in the city: 51 departures from the centre on working days, from 06:20 to 23:40, and about 40 on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. It runs from the Avenida do Mar to the Avenida Mário Soares at Ponta da Cruz, with 42 stops in all, and some trips go direct along the Estrada Monumental. Near its stops are the Lido bathing complex, the CR7 Museum, the marina and the Doca do Cavacas pools. Some trips continue as route 020 to Monte. The timetable is dated 4 November 2024.

The stops

From AV M Soares D1 to AV do Mar, E E M, the bus calls at 21 stops, 21 of them with a stop code on the sign.

From AV do Mar, E E M to AV M Soares D1, the bus calls at 23 stops, 23 of them with a stop code on the sign.

Notes and holidays

The 3 notes explain the letters and marks in the timetable and the holiday rules say which timetable runs on the public holidays.

Near the stops

16 places lie within a few minutes' walk of a stop on the route, measured in a straight line from the stop.

Questions

Short answers on the times, the fares and the stops of bus 002.

Common questions

When does bus 002 run?

On working days, the first bus from Centro leaves at 06:20 and the last at 23:40; it runs on working days, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

How much is a ticket on bus 002?

€2.05 a trip bought on board, or €1.45 a trip on a pre-paid GIRO card; day tickets start from €4.95, on the 2026 tariff.

How many stops does bus 002 have?

42 stops in all, listed in order for each direction with their stop codes.

The times and stops come from Horários do Funchal's timetable dated 4 November 2024, the stop positions from OpenStreetMap and the fares from the 2026 tariff; check the operator before a trip that matters.