638 bus timetable
4 different bus routes are numbered 638 across the UK and Ireland, run by 4 operators in 2 areas. They are separate services that happen to share a number — pick yours below for its timetable, stops, live map and fares.
638 bus in South East England
2 routes
- 638 East Grinstead — Imberhorne Lower School ↔ Copthorne, Church Lane Metrobus 2 weekday journeys first 07:53 · last 15:20
- 638 Faversham — Faversham Court Street ↔ Whitstable Horsebridge Regent Coaches 10 weekday journeys first 09:12 · last 18:05
638 bus in South West England
2 routes
- 638 Alton — Cowplain ↔ Holybourne Stagecoach South 1 weekday journeys first 16:45 · last 16:45
- 638 Halwill — Halwill Jct ↔ Holsworthy MD Coaches 2 weekday journeys first 09:30 · last 13:45
Frequently asked questions
Why are there so many different 638 buses?
Route numbers in the UK are chosen locally — by the operator, or by the local transport authority that tenders the service — not from any national list. Nothing stops two towns hundreds of miles apart both running a 638, and 4 of them do. The 638 in East Grinstead has no connection to the 638 in Alton: different operator, different road, different timetable.
How do I find the right 638 bus timetable?
Find your part of the country in the list above and open the 638 that starts or finishes near you — each one links to its full timetable, every stop, a live map and its fares. If you know the stop you'll be waiting at, searching for the stop name instead gives you the next departures from that exact stop, which is more reliable than any timetable.
Is the 638 bus the same route in every town?
No. These are 4 unrelated services that happen to share a number, run by 4 different operators. Fares, timetables and accessibility differ on each one, so always open the specific 638 for your area.
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