Bus 125: Galeão

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   Galeão-ESCL, T-15B32.6702° N, 16.9269° W · Open in Google Maps
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   Centro Saúde S Roque, D32.6702° N, 16.9278° W · Open in Google Maps
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   Escola do Galeão, D32.6698° N, 16.9289° W · Open in Google Maps
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   Depois Escola do Galeão32.6705° N, 16.9299° W · Open in Google Maps
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   CAM Novo RIB Santana, D1A32.6699° N, 16.9308° W · Open in Google Maps
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   CAM Novo RIB Santana, D2A32.6687° N, 16.9317° W · Open in Google Maps
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   Ladeira Santana, D32.6677° N, 16.9311° W · Open in Google Maps
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   CAM Novo Santana, D232.6666° N, 16.9306° W · Open in Google Maps
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   Largo Álamos, Saída32.6651° N, 16.9315° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Casa Saúde Penteada, D32.6642° N, 16.9306° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Atrás APS Penteada, D32.6647° N, 16.9292° 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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    Descida Para ROT Max32.6616° N, 16.9281° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Rotunda Tecnopolo, D32.6595° N, 16.9270° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Depois Tecnopolo32.6577° N, 16.9248° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Renault32.6551° N, 16.9214° W · Open in Google Maps
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    ESTR São João, D32.6522° N, 16.9197° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Entrada S João32.6511° N, 16.9193° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Viaduto São João, D32.6493° N, 16.9185° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Edifício 200032.6478° N, 16.9162° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Marina32.6464° N, 16.9109° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Praça Povo32.6469° N, 16.9070° W · Open in Google Maps

The 23 stops on the map are numbered in the order the bus calls at them, from Galeão-ESCL, T-15B to Praça Povo. The times are the operator's, from the timetable dated 2 March 2026; a letter after a time refers to the notes, and an asterisk marks a highlighted trip. Working days: from Centro, 12 departures, the first at 07:55 and the last at 20:00; from Galeão (Escola), 14 departures, the first at 07:00 and the last at 20:25.

Saturdays: from Centro, 7 departures, the first at 07:15 and the last at 19:30; from Galeão (Escola), 6 departures, the first at 07:45 and the last at 18:10.

Sundays and holidays: from Centro, 6 departures, the first at 07:45 and the last at 18:10; from Galeão (Escola), 6 departures, the first at 08:10 and the last at 18:45.

About the route

Route 125 runs from the Avenida do Mar to Galeão and its school, with 49 stops, via Viveiros, Rua 31 de Janeiro and Rua 5 de Outubro. It is a light service: 12 departures from the centre on working days, from 07:55 to 20:00, 7 on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays and holidays. From Galeão the first bus leaves at 07:00 on working days and at 08:10 on Sundays. In the centre it passes the cable car's lower station, the Fortaleza do Pico and the Madeira Story Centre. The timetable is dated 2 March 2026.

The stops

From Galeão-ESCL, T-15B to Praça Povo (Escola), the bus calls at 23 stops, 23 of them with a stop code on the sign.

From AV do Mar, E E M to Galeão-ESCL, T-15B (Escola), the bus calls at 27 stops, 27 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

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 125.

Common questions

When does bus 125 run?

On working days, the first bus from Centro leaves at 07:55 and the last at 20:00; it runs on working days, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

How much is a ticket on bus 125?

€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 125 have?

49 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 2 March 2026, the stop positions from OpenStreetMap and the fares from the 2026 tariff; check the operator before a trip that matters.