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38 Bus Times – Plymouth City Centre ↔ Buckfastleigh
MON-FRI · 5 services06:20 — 16:20
The 38 bus runs between Plymouth City Centre and Buckfastleigh, operated by Stagecoach. This route has 34 stops.
Number 38 Bus Timetable
Inbound
Accessibility: Stagecoach provides Journey Assistance Cards for passengers with limited vision or hearing, communication difficulties, special educational needs, non-native English speakers, or those needing extra time to find a seat. Cards work any time, seven days a week, on all bus services.
Fares & Tickets
Contactless
Ticket Types
Day RiderStudent TicketsFlexible Tickets
£3 capped fare scheme
Passes through:
Plymouth City CentreCattedownPrince RockLairaCrabtreeIvybridgeFilhamBittafordWrangatonSouth BrentUpper DeanBuckfastleigh
Where does the 38 bus stop?
The 38 serves 34 stops passing through Plymouth City Centre, Cattedown, Prince Rock, Laira, Crabtree, Ivybridge, Filham, Bittaford, Wrangaton, South Brent, Upper Dean and Buckfastleigh. You can find the full list of stops with a route map further up this page.
Does the 38 run on weekends?
Yes, the 38 runs on Saturdays and Sundays. The weekend timetable may have fewer departures than weekdays - use the day tabs above to compare.
Can I use a bus pass on the 38?
Concessionary bus pass holders travel free. Job seekers receive half price single and return tickets.
Does the 38 run on bank holidays?
There is no specific bank holiday timetable listed for the 38. On bank holidays, most operators run a Sunday or reduced service. Contact Stagecoach to confirm bank holiday arrangements.
Sources:
Bus Open Data Service (BODS) for timetable and route data · www.stagecoachbus.com for operator information · BODS Fares API for fare data
NOC: SCEM, SCSO, SCCU, SCOX, SCMY, SDVN, SCCM, SCFI, SCHI, SCNH, SCEK, SSWL, SCGL, STWS, SCNE, SYRK, SBLB, ELBG
Valid from 29 Jun 2026 to 29 Aug 2026
Source: Bus Open Data Service
· Last updated: Today
This route serves 34 bus stops across 12 areas.