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BC Transit Nanaimo 40 bus

VIU Express

76 % on time

BC Transit Nanaimo 40 bus Stop List and Next Departures

The BC Transit Nanaimo 40 - VIU Express bus serves 53 bus stops in the Nanaimo area departing from Woodgrove Exch Bay C and ending at Dwtn Nanaimo Exch H Bay. Scroll down to see upcoming 40 bus times at each stop and the next scheduled 40 bus times will be displayed. The full 40 bus schedule as well as real-time departures (if available) can be found in the Transit app.

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Stops
Fri, Dec 19, 2025
  • Woodgrove Exch Bay C7:36 PM
  • 6700 Blk Mary Ellen Dr7:37 PM
  • Dover Rd / Mary Ellen Dr7:38 PM
  • Dover Rd / Dickinson Rd7:39 PM
  • Dover Rd / Lewis Rd7:39 PM
  • Dover Rd / Applecross Rd7:40 PM
  • Uplands Dr / McRobb Ave7:41 PM
  • Uplands Dr / Ocean Walk Dr7:42 PM
  • Uplands Dr / Hammond Bay Rd7:42 PM
  • Uplands Dr / Parkwood Dr7:43 PM
  • Uplands Dr / Turner Rd7:44 PM
  • Uplands Dr / Edgewater Lane7:45 PM
  • Uplands Dr / Primrose Dr7:46 PM
  • Uplands Dr / Rutherford Rd7:47 PM
  • Uplands Dr / Butternut Dr7:47 PM
  • Uplands Dr / Littleford Rd7:48 PM
  • Uplands Dr / Long Lake Terr7:49 PM
  • Uplands Dr / Sunrise Pl7:50 PM
  • 3400 Blk Uplands Dr7:51 PM
  • Emerald Dr / Uplands Dr7:52 PM
  • Emerald Dr / Crystal Pl7:52 PM
  • Ross Rd / Emerald Dr7:53 PM
  • Ross Rd / Knight Rd7:53 PM
  • Country Club Exch G Bay7:56 PM
  • Bowen Rd / Kenworth Rd7:57 PM
  • Bowen Rd / Labieux Rd7:58 PM
  • Bowen Rd / Beban Park Complex7:59 PM
  • Bowen Rd / Northfield Rd8:00 PM
  • Bowen Rd / Fern Rd8:01 PM
  • Bowen Rd / Meredith Rd8:02 PM
  • Bowen Rd / James Way8:03 PM
  • Bowen Rd / Dufferin Cres8:03 PM
  • Bowen Rd / E Wellington Rd8:04 PM
  • Bowen Rd / Pryde Ave8:05 PM
  • Bowen Rd / Buttertubs Dr8:06 PM
  • Wakesiah Ave / Stonewater Dr8:09 PM
  • Wakesiah Ave / Jingle Pot Rd8:09 PM
  • Wakesiah Ave / Taylor Pl8:10 PM
  • Wakesiah Ave / Foster St8:11 PM
  • VIU Exch Bay B8:13 PM
  • Wakesiah Ave / Queen St8:15 PM
  • 5th St / Hillcrest Ave8:16 PM
  • 5th St / Calverley Ave8:17 PM
  • 5th St / Shepherd Ave8:18 PM
  • Bruce Ave / Albion St8:19 PM
  • Bruce Ave / 4th St8:20 PM
  • Fitzwilliam St / Machleary St8:21 PM
  • Fitzwilliam St / Prideaux St8:22 PM
  • Fitzwilliam St / Wesley St8:23 PM
  • Bastion St / Skinner St8:24 PM
  • Front St / Museum Way8:25 PM
  • Front St / Gabriola Ferry Terminal8:25 PM
  • Dwtn Nanaimo Exch H Bay8:26 PM
  • BC Transit Nanaimo VIU Express map

    BC Transit Nanaimo 40 bus route map

    The BC Transit Nanaimo 40 - VIU Express bus route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the BC Transit Nanaimo 40 bus to help you plan your trip on BC Transit Nanaimo. Opening the app will allow you to see more detailed information about the route on a map including stop specific alerts, such as stops that have been closed or moved. You can also see the location of vehicles in real-time on the route map so you know when the 40 bus is approaching your stop.

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    BC Transit Nanaimo 40 bus Service Alerts

    Open the Transit app to see more information about any active disruptions that may impact the 40 bus schedule, such as detours, moved stops, trip cancellations, major delays, or other service changes to the bus route. The Transit app also allows you to subscribe to receive notifications for any service alert issued by BC Transit Nanaimo so that you can plan your trip around any active or future disruptions.

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    BC Transit Nanaimo 40 bus Service Frequency

    The next 40 bus leaves Woodgrove Exch Bay C at 7:36 PM, and arrives at Dwtn Nanaimo Exch H Bay at 8:26 PM. You can see the frequency of upcoming trips and the exact departure times by opening the Transit app.

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    BC Transit Nanaimo 40 bus On-Time Performance

    76 % on time

    76% of riders report that the BC Transit Nanaimo 40 bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 202 riders reported on the on-time performance of the 40 bus. Compared to other BC Transit Nanaimo lines, the 40 bus is ranked 9 out of 20 BC Transit Nanaimo lines. These on-time performance stats are user reported and may differ from official BC Transit Nanaimo metrics. See more details about on time, late or early departure reports for the 40 by opening the Transit app.

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