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BC Transit Nanaimo 40 bus

VIU Express

74 % 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.

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Stops
Wed, Dec 24, 2025
  • Dwtn Nanaimo Exch H Bay5:25 PM
  • Victoria Cres / Albert St5:26 PM
  • Fitzwilliam St / Wesley St5:28 PM
  • Fitzwilliam St / Prideaux St5:28 PM
  • Fitzwilliam St / Machleary St5:29 PM
  • Bruce Ave / 4th St5:31 PM
  • Bruce Ave / Albion St5:32 PM
  • 5th St / Georgia Ave5:33 PM
  • 5th St / Hillcrest Ave5:35 PM
  • Wakesiah Ave / Queen St5:36 PM
  • VIU Exch Bay B5:39 PM
  • Wakesiah Ave / 4th St5:40 PM
  • Wakesiah Ave / Foster St5:41 PM
  • Wakesiah Ave / Beaconsfield Rd5:42 PM
  • Wakesiah Ave / 2nd St5:43 PM
  • Wakesiah Ave / 1st St5:43 PM
  • Bowen Rd / Buttertubs Dr5:46 PM
  • Bowen Rd / Pryde Ave5:47 PM
  • Bowen Rd / E Wellington Rd5:48 PM
  • Bowen Rd / Townsite Rd5:48 PM
  • Bowen Rd / James Way5:49 PM
  • Bowen Rd / Meredith Rd5:50 PM
  • Bowen Rd / Latimer Rd5:51 PM
  • Bowen Rd / Northfield Rd5:52 PM
  • Bowen Rd / Beban Park Complex5:53 PM
  • Bowen Rd / Labieux Rd5:54 PM
  • 107th St / Victoria Ave5:57 PM
  • Norwell Dr / 107th St5:58 PM
  • Country Club Exch C Bay6:00 PM
  • Departure Bay Rd / Wassell Way6:01 PM
  • Departure Bay Rd / Mexicana Rd6:01 PM
  • Uplands Dr / Departure Bay Rd6:01 PM
  • Uplands Dr / Mexicana Rd6:02 PM
  • Uplands Dr / Villa Rd6:02 PM
  • 3500 Blk Uplands Dr6:03 PM
  • Uplands Dr / Long Lake Terr6:04 PM
  • Uplands Dr / Bournemouth Rd6:05 PM
  • Uplands Dr / Stonewood Pl6:05 PM
  • Uplands Dr / Butternut Dr6:06 PM
  • Uplands Dr / Rutherford Rd6:06 PM
  • Uplands Dr / Primrose Dr6:07 PM
  • Uplands Dr / Edgewater Lane6:08 PM
  • Uplands Dr / Turner Rd6:09 PM
  • Uplands Dr / Parkwood Dr6:10 PM
  • Uplands Dr / Hammond Bay Rd6:10 PM
  • Uplands Dr / Ocean Walk Dr6:11 PM
  • Uplands Dr / McRobb Ave6:11 PM
  • Dover Rd / Blueback Rd6:12 PM
  • Dover Rd / Lewis Rd6:13 PM
  • Dover Rd / Harrier Rd6:14 PM
  • Mary Ellen Dr / Dover Rd6:15 PM
  • Mary Ellen Dr / Island Hwy N6:15 PM
  • Woodgrove Exch Bay A6:17 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 Dwtn Nanaimo Exch H Bay at 5:25 PM, and arrives at Woodgrove Exch Bay A at 6:17 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

    74 % on time

    74% of riders report that the BC Transit Nanaimo 40 bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 195 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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