Bus 042: Alegria

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   Alegria, T-4232.6782° N, 16.9204° W · Open in Google Maps
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   CAM Terça, Antigo Término, D32.6766° N, 16.9205° W · Open in Google Maps
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   CAM Terça, Poços CMF, D32.6754° N, 16.9205° W · Open in Google Maps
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   CAM da Terça, D32.6735° N, 16.9209° W · Open in Google Maps
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   Entrada TV Terça, D32.6721° N, 16.9211° W · Open in Google Maps
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   CAM da Igreja Velha, D32.6712° N, 16.9214° W · Open in Google Maps
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   Junta Freguesia São Roque, D32.6713° N, 16.9222° W · Open in Google Maps
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   Depois Super S Roque32.6721° N, 16.9240° W · Open in Google Maps
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   CAM Água Mel, D1A32.6710° N, 16.9263° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Água Mel, ESCL Galeão, D32.6697° N, 16.9269° W · Open in Google Maps
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    CAM Água Mel, D2A32.6685° N, 16.9272° W · Open in Google Maps
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    CAM Água Mel, D3A32.6665° N, 16.9274° W · Open in Google Maps
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    APS Penteada, D32.6641° N, 16.9285° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Parreira, D32.6620° N, 16.9280° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Tecnopolo, D32.6600° N, 16.9254° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Depois Tecnopolo, D32.6597° N, 16.9240° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Caminho da Achada32.6586° N, 16.9227° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Antiga Olaria Achada32.6573° N, 16.9219° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Azinhaga São Pedro32.6563° N, 16.9207° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Depois Hotel QTA Lago32.6566° N, 16.9191° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Depois da Brisa32.6581° N, 16.9200° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Bairro dos Viveiros, D32.6587° N, 16.9192° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Rua 5 Outubro, Viveiros32.6568° N, 16.9180° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Rua 5 Outubro, Ponte Pau32.6554° N, 16.9155° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Clínica STA Catarina32.6545° N, 16.9141° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Cambridge School32.6524° N, 16.9102° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Tribunal, D32.6512° N, 16.9088° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Esfera32.6487° N, 16.9066° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Alfândega32.6474° N, 16.9056° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Palácio S Lourenço32.6468° N, 16.9101° W · Open in Google Maps

The 30 stops on the map are numbered in the order the bus calls at them, from Alegria, T-42 to Palácio S Lourenço. The times are the operator's, from the timetable dated 11 March 2021; a letter after a time refers to the notes, and an asterisk marks a highlighted trip. Working days: from Centro, 17 departures, the first at 07:10 and the last at 23:20; from Alegria, 18 departures, the first at 06:45 and the last at 21:20.

Saturdays: from Centro, 10 departures, the first at 07:50 and the last at 23:20; from Alegria, 11 departures, the first at 06:45 and the last at 21:15.

Sundays and holidays: from Centro, 9 departures, the first at 07:50 and the last at 22:00; from Alegria, 9 departures, the first at 07:25 and the last at 21:15.

About the route

Bus 042 goes from the Palácio de São Lourenço and the marina to Alegria, with 62 stops. From the centre there are 17 departures on working days, from 07:10 to 23:20, 10 on Saturdays and 9 on Sundays and holidays. From Alegria the first bus leaves at 06:45 on working days and Saturdays and at 07:25 on Sundays. In the centre the route passes the market, the old town, the cathedral, the Praça do Município and the Sacred Art Museum. Its timetable, dated 11 March 2021, is one of the oldest the operator still publishes.

The stops

From Alegria, T-42 to Palácio S Lourenço, the bus calls at 30 stops, 30 of them with a stop code on the sign.

From Marina to Alegria, T-42, the bus calls at 33 stops, 33 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

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 042.

Common questions

When does bus 042 run?

On working days, the first bus from Centro leaves at 07:10 and the last at 23:20; it runs on working days, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

How much is a ticket on bus 042?

€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 042 have?

62 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 11 March 2021, the stop positions from OpenStreetMap and the fares from the 2026 tariff; check the operator before a trip that matters.