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BC Transit Nanaimo 40 bus

VIU Express

81 % 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 Regional District of Nanaimo area departing from Dwtn Nanaimo Exch H Bay and ending at Woodgrove Exch Bay A. 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.

VIU Express to Woodgrove
VIU Express to Downtown
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Stops
Fri, Feb 13, 2026
  • Dwtn Nanaimo Exch H Bay6:50 AM
  • Victoria Cres / Albert St6:51 AM
  • Fitzwilliam St / Wesley St6:52 AM
  • Fitzwilliam St / Prideaux St6:53 AM
  • Fitzwilliam St / Machleary St6:54 AM
  • Bruce Ave / 4th St6:56 AM
  • Bruce Ave / Albion St6:56 AM
  • 5th St / Georgia Ave6:57 AM
  • 5th St / Hillcrest Ave6:59 AM
  • Wakesiah Ave / Queen St7:00 AM
  • VIU Exch Bay B7:02 AM
  • Wakesiah Ave / 4th St7:03 AM
  • Wakesiah Ave / Foster St7:04 AM
  • Wakesiah Ave / Beaconsfield Rd7:05 AM
  • Wakesiah Ave / 2nd St7:06 AM
  • Wakesiah Ave / 1st St7:06 AM
  • Bowen Rd / Buttertubs Dr7:09 AM
  • Bowen Rd / Pryde Ave7:10 AM
  • Bowen Rd / E Wellington Rd7:11 AM
  • Bowen Rd / Townsite Rd7:11 AM
  • Bowen Rd / James Way7:12 AM
  • Bowen Rd / Meredith Rd7:13 AM
  • Bowen Rd / Latimer Rd7:14 AM
  • Bowen Rd / Northfield Rd7:15 AM
  • Bowen Rd / Beban Park Complex7:16 AM
  • Bowen Rd / Labieux Rd7:17 AM
  • 107th St / Victoria Ave7:20 AM
  • Norwell Dr / 107th St7:21 AM
  • Country Club Exch C Bay7:23 AM
  • Departure Bay Rd / Wassell Way7:24 AM
  • Departure Bay Rd / Mexicana Rd7:24 AM
  • Uplands Dr / Departure Bay Rd7:24 AM
  • Uplands Dr / Mexicana Rd7:25 AM
  • Uplands Dr / Villa Rd7:25 AM
  • 3500 Blk Uplands Dr7:26 AM
  • Uplands Dr / Long Lake Terr7:27 AM
  • Uplands Dr / Bournemouth Rd7:28 AM
  • Uplands Dr / Stonewood Pl7:28 AM
  • Uplands Dr / Butternut Dr7:29 AM
  • Uplands Dr / Rutherford Rd7:29 AM
  • Uplands Dr / Primrose Dr7:30 AM
  • Uplands Dr / Edgewater Lane7:31 AM
  • Uplands Dr / Turner Rd7:32 AM
  • Uplands Dr / Parkwood Dr7:33 AM
  • Uplands Dr / Hammond Bay Rd7:34 AM
  • Uplands Dr / Ocean Walk Dr7:35 AM
  • Uplands Dr / McRobb Ave7:35 AM
  • Dover Rd / Blueback Rd7:36 AM
  • Dover Rd / Lewis Rd7:37 AM
  • Dover Rd / Harrier Rd7:38 AM
  • Mary Ellen Dr / Dover Rd7:39 AM
  • Mary Ellen Dr / Island Hwy N7:39 AM
  • Woodgrove Exch Bay A7:41 AM
  • 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 Dwtn Nanaimo Exch H Bay at 6:50 AM, and arrives at Woodgrove Exch Bay A at 7:41 AM. 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

    81 % on time

    81% of riders report that the BC Transit Nanaimo 40 bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 177 riders reported on the on-time performance of the 40 bus. Compared to other BC Transit Nanaimo lines, the 40 bus is ranked 10 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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