Bus 040: Quinta da Rocha

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   QTA Rocha, T-4032.6476° N, 16.8792° W · Open in Google Maps
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   Bairro São Gonçalo, D32.6482° N, 16.8808° W · Open in Google Maps
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   ESCL Básica S Gonçalo, D32.6492° N, 16.8812° W · Open in Google Maps
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   CAM Igreja S Gonçalo, D32.6490° N, 16.8820° W · Open in Google Maps
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   Junta Freguesia S Gonçalo, D32.6495° N, 16.8832° W · Open in Google Maps
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   Rua Nova Igreja, D32.6488° N, 16.8848° W · Open in Google Maps
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   Casa Saúde C Pestana, D32.6477° N, 16.8853° W · Open in Google Maps
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   Quinta da Rocha, T-4032.6468° N, 16.8856° W · Open in Google Maps
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   Lar Bela Vista, D32.6471° N, 16.8864° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Antes Pontes Lazareto, D32.6492° N, 16.8856° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Depois Pontes Lazareto, D32.6491° N, 16.8870° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Rua Lazareto, D1A32.6481° N, 16.8883° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Rua Lazareto, D2A32.6474° N, 16.8895° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Boletim Meteorológico32.6474° N, 16.8916° W · Open in Google Maps
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    R Lazareto, Socateiro, D32.6475° N, 16.8944° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Forca, D32.6475° N, 16.8965° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Rua Bela São Tiago32.6484° N, 16.8987° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Escola Jaime Moniz32.6487° N, 16.9017° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Rua do Matadouro32.6518° N, 16.9023° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Antes C C Anadia, D32.6501° N, 16.9037° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Praça Autonomia, D32.6477° N, 16.9049° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Palácio S Lourenço32.6468° N, 16.9101° W · Open in Google Maps

The 22 stops on the map are numbered in the order the bus calls at them, from QTA Rocha, T-40 to Palácio S Lourenço. The times are the operator's, from the timetable dated 13 September 2026; a letter after a time refers to the notes, and an asterisk marks a highlighted trip. Working days: from Centro, 20 departures, the first at 07:10 and the last at 21:40; from Quinta da Rocha, 22 departures, the first at 06:45 and the last at 22:05.

Saturdays: from Centro, 16 departures, the first at 06:50 and the last at 21:30; from Quinta da Rocha, 17 departures, the first at 06:50 and the last at 22:05.

Sundays and holidays: from Centro, 14 departures, the first at 06:50 and the last at 21:30; from Quinta da Rocha, 14 departures, the first at 07:10 and the last at 22:00.

About the route

Bus 040 runs east from the Cais to the Quinta da Rocha and the Bairro de São Gonçalo, with 41 stops, and passes the old town, the São Tiago fort, the Barreirinha beach and the Socorro viewpoint on the way. It keeps a steady timetable: 20 departures from the centre on working days, 16 on Saturdays and 14 on Sundays and holidays, the last at 21:30 or 21:40. From the Quinta da Rocha the last bus leaves at 22:05. From QTA Rocha to Palácio S Lourenço the bus calls at 22 stops, and at 21 on the way back. The timetable is dated 13 September 2026, the newest on the network.

The stops

From QTA Rocha, T-40 to Palácio S Lourenço, the bus calls at 22 stops, 22 of them with a stop code on the sign.

From Cais to QTA Rocha, T-40, the bus calls at 21 stops, 21 of them with a stop code on the sign.

Notes and holidays

The 1 notes explain the letters and marks in the timetable and the holiday rules say which timetable runs on the public holidays.

Near the stops

13 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 040.

Common questions

When does bus 040 run?

On working days, the first bus from Centro leaves at 07:10 and the last at 21:40; it runs on working days, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

How much is a ticket on bus 040?

€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 040 have?

41 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 13 September 2026, the stop positions from OpenStreetMap and the fares from the 2026 tariff; check the operator before a trip that matters.