Bus and Train Timetable

This worksheet helps students in Grades 3 and 4 strengthen elapsed time, time subtraction, data interpretation, and schedule reasoning by working with realistic bus and train timetables. By comparing departure and arrival times and analyzing overlapping routes, learners practice reading tables, sequencing events, and applying time measurement skills to practical, real-world situations.

Instructional Objectives

• Timetable Interpretation (Grades 3-4)
  Read and analyze bus and train schedules presented in table format.
• Calculating Duration and Wait Time
  Subtract times to determine trip lengths and waiting periods between routes.
• Sequential Reasoning
  Understand and compare events that occur in order across multiple schedules.
• Real-World Time Application
  Apply elapsed time concepts to practical travel and planning scenarios.

Educational Value

• Teacher-Created Resource
  Designed by educators to align with elementary math standards and real-life skill development.
• Authentic Math Practice
  Uses realistic transit schedules to make time measurement meaningful and engaging.
• Flexible Classroom Use
  Suitable for independent work, partner activities, small groups, homework, or enrichment.
• Builds Practical Readiness
  Prepares students for everyday tasks like reading timetables and managing schedules.

This printable worksheet supports students as they build confidence with elapsed time, table interpretation, time subtraction, and logical sequencing. It strengthens mathematical reasoning, data analysis, and real-world problem-solving skills using familiar travel contexts. Ideal for classroom or homeschool use, this no-prep resource makes learning about time both practical and relevant.

This worksheet is part of our Elapsed Time collection.