Bus 004: Amparo

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   ESCL S Martinho, T-04 8332.6510° N, 16.9442° W · Open in Google Maps
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   Mercado Abastecedor, D32.6528° N, 16.9446° W · Open in Google Maps
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   Azinhaga Poço Barral, D32.6534° N, 16.9435° W · Open in Google Maps
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   CAM Esmeraldo, D32.6511° N, 16.9426° W · Open in Google Maps
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   São Martinho, D32.6500° N, 16.9417° W · Open in Google Maps
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   Vereda da Vargem, D32.6495° N, 16.9414° W · Open in Google Maps
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   CAM Amparo, Coohafal32.6485° N, 16.9419° W · Open in Google Maps
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   CAM Amparo, Conservas, D32.6476° N, 16.9423° W · Open in Google Maps
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   CAM Amparo, Vila Rosa, D32.6455° N, 16.9424° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Capela do Amparo, D32.6446° N, 16.9432° W · Open in Google Maps
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    CAM Amparo, LEV Piornais, D32.6432° N, 16.9444° W · Open in Google Maps
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    APS América, D32.6412° N, 16.9448° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Rua Vale Ajuda, G Brasa32.6394° N, 16.9455° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Rua Vale Ajuda, D1A32.6376° N, 16.9437° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Rua Vale Ajuda, D2A32.6372° N, 16.9414° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Capela da Ajuda, D32.6378° N, 16.9393° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Saída Bairro Ajuda32.6391° N, 16.9348° W · Open in Google Maps
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    R Velha Ajuda,Tropical, D32.6391° N, 16.9330° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Rua Velha Ajuda, D32.6388° N, 16.9313° 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 28 stops on the map are numbered in the order the bus calls at them, from ESCL S Martinho, T-04 83 to AV do Mar, E E M. The times are the operator's, from the timetable dated 25 November 2024; a letter after a time refers to the notes, and an asterisk marks a highlighted trip. Working days: from Centro, 31 departures, the first at 06:15 and the last at 23:10; from ESCL São Martinho, 29 departures, the first at 06:40 and the last at 22:30.

Saturdays: from Centro, 25 departures, the first at 06:45 and the last at 23:10; from ESCL São Martinho, 25 departures, the first at 06:40 and the last at 22:30.

Sundays and holidays: from Centro, 16 departures, the first at 07:15 and the last at 23:10; from ESCL São Martinho, 16 departures, the first at 06:40 and the last at 22:30.

About the route

Bus 004 runs from the Avenida do Mar to the São Martinho school at Amparo, a route of 55 stops through the western parishes. From the centre, working days have 31 departures between 06:15 and 23:10, Saturdays 25 and Sundays and holidays 16, the first of them at 07:15. The outer end, ESCL São Martinho, sends its first bus at 06:40 every day. In the centre the route passes the market, the old town, the cathedral, the cable car's lower station and the CR7 Museum. From ESCL S Martinho to AV do Mar, E E M the bus calls at 29 stops, and at 28 on the way back. The timetable is dated 25 November 2024.

The stops

From ESCL S Martinho, T-04 83 to AV do Mar, E E M, the bus calls at 29 stops, 29 of them with a stop code on the sign.

From AV do Mar, E E M to ESCL S Martinho, T-04 83, the bus calls at 28 stops, 28 of them with a stop code on the sign.

Notes and holidays

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 004.

Common questions

When does bus 004 run?

On working days, the first bus from Centro leaves at 06:15 and the last at 23:10; it runs on working days, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

How much is a ticket on bus 004?

€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 004 have?

55 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 25 November 2024, the stop positions from OpenStreetMap and the fares from the 2026 tariff; check the operator before a trip that matters.