38A
38A Bus Times – Butt Lane ↔ Crackley
13:46
16 minAston Road 15:2014:19
49 minAston Road 15:5514:54
84 minAston Road 16:3015:17
107 minAston Road 16:5415:58
148 minAston Road 17:3516:32
182 minAston Road 18:07MON-FRI · 21 services07:00 — 17:28
The 38A bus runs between Butt Lane and Crackley, operated by First Bus. This route has 82 stops.
Customer ServiceMonday to Friday 9am to 5pm
Accessibility: Buses have low-floor access and designated wheelchair spaces where wheelchair users have priority. Recognised assistance animals travel free, buggies and pushchairs go in designated zones, and folding bicycles are allowed.
Fares & Tickets
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No more than 3 on most routes across England from 1 January 2025
Passes through:
Butt LaneClough HallKidsgrove Town CentreKidsgroveGoldenhillSandyfordTunstallBurslemCobridgeHanleyFestival ParkEtruriaNewcastle Under LymeNewcastle Town CentreCross HeathChestertonCrackley
Where does the 38A bus stop?
The 38A serves 82 stops passing through Butt Lane, Clough Hall, Kidsgrove Town Centre, Kidsgrove, Goldenhill, Sandyford, Tunstall, Burslem, Cobridge, Hanley, Festival Park, Etruria, Newcastle Under Lyme, Newcastle Town Centre, Cross Heath, Chesterton and Crackley. You can find the full list of stops with a route map further up this page.
Does the 38A run on weekends?
Yes, the 38A runs on Saturdays. The weekend timetable may have fewer departures than weekdays - use the day tabs above to compare.
Can I use a bus pass on the 38A?
Most First Bus services accept concessionary bus passes (including the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme for eligible passengers). Contactless payment is widely accepted. Check with First Bus for specific ticket options on this route.
Does the 38A run on bank holidays?
There is no specific bank holiday timetable listed for the 38A. On bank holidays, most operators run a Sunday or reduced service. Contact First Bus to confirm bank holiday arrangements.
Sources:
Bus Open Data Service (BODS) for timetable and route data · www.firstbus.co.uk for operator information · BODS Fares API for fare data
NOC: FABD, FYOR, FWYO, FBRA, FLDS, FHUD, FHAL, FSYO, FMAN, FLEI, FSMR, FECS, FESX, FDOR, RRAR, FTVA, FHAM, FBRI, FCWL, FBOS, FPOT, FCYM, FGLA
Valid from 19 Jul 2026 to 29 Aug 2026
Source: Bus Open Data Service
· Last updated: Today
This route serves 82 bus stops across 17 areas.