38 Buckie circular via Portessie, Rathven
Operated by Stagecoach Bluebird. First bus 07:30, last bus 17:50. 10 journeys on weekdays. Fares: set by the operator — more.
Wanted a different 38? 43 other bus routes are numbered 38 elsewhere in the UK — see every 38 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:30 to Buckie East Church Street | 09:13 | 10:13 | 11:13 | 12:13 to Buckie East Church Street | 12:58 | 13:13 | 14:13 | 15:13 to Buckie East Church Street | 17:50 to Buckie East Church Street |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seafield Hospital (at) | · | 09:13 | 10:13 | 11:13 | 12:13 | · | 13:13 | 14:13 | 15:13 | · |
| Shanks Lane (opp) | 07:30 | 09:26 | 10:26 | 11:26 | 12:18 | · | 13:26 | 14:26 | 15:18 | 17:50 |
| Craigbo Terrace (at) | 07:38 | 09:34 | 10:34 | 11:34 | · | · | 13:34 | 14:34 | · | 17:58 |
| Main Road (adj) | 07:42 | 09:38 | 10:38 | 11:38 | · | · | 13:38 | 14:38 | · | 18:01 |
| Shearer Avenue (at) | 07:46 | 09:42 | 10:42 | 11:42 | · | · | 13:42 | 14:42 | · | 18:05 |
| Tesco (at) | 07:50 | 09:46 | 10:46 | 11:46 | · | · | 13:46 | 14:46 | · | 18:08 |
| Ardach Medical Centre (at) | 07:53 | 09:49 | 10:49 | 11:49 | · | · | 13:49 | 14:49 | · | 18:11 |
| Yuill Avenue (opp) | 07:56 | 09:52 | 10:52 | 11:52 | · | · | 13:52 | 14:52 | · | 18:14 |
| Shanks Lane (at) | 08:00 | 09:58 | 10:58 | 11:58 | · | 12:58 | 13:58 | 14:58 | · | 18:18 |
| Seafield Hospital (at) | · | 10:03 | 11:03 | 12:03 | · | 13:03 | 14:03 | 15:03 | · | · |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off; one that finishes short of the usual end says where ("to …") — not every journey on this route runs the whole way. A · means that journey does not stop there. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Tickets on the 38
Stagecoach Bluebird publishes singles, day returns, day tickets and season tickets on this route for adults, children and students.
Return · Single · Period Return · Aberdeen City DayRider · Aberdeen City Plus Xtra · Inverness Zone 1 DayRider · Inverness Zone 2 DayRider · Inverness Zone 3 DayRider
…and 28 more tickets on this route.
Ticket types come from Stagecoach Bluebird's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 13 August 2026. That dataset lists what's sold, not what it costs, so check prices with Stagecoach Bluebird.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Stagecoach Bluebird before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Day, Boxing Day, 28 December, New Year's Day and 2 January. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 38
38 towards Buckie Seafield Hospital
All 42 stops
- Seafield Hospital (at) Buckie
- Merson Street (at) Buckie
- St Andrew's Square (at) Buckie
- Queen Street (opp) Buckie
- Pringle Court (opp) Buckie
- Cluny Place (at) Buckie
- Shanks Lane (opp) Buckie
- Cliff Street (opp) Buckie
- Freunchny Road (at) Buckie
- Commercial Road (adj) Buckie
- March Street (opp) Buckie
- Ianstown Terrace (at) Portessie
- Findlater Street (opp) Portessie
- Rannas Place (opp) Portessie
- Victoria Street (at) Portessie
- School Road (adj) Portessie
- School Road (at) Portessie
- Craigbo Terrace (at) Portessie
- Samson Avenue (at) Portessie
- Samson Avenue (at) Portessie
- Main Road (adj) Rathven
- Douglas Crescent (opp) Buckie
- Raffan Road (at) Buckie
- Hendry Terrace (opp) Buckie
- Shearer Avenue (at) Buckie
- Brodie Avenue (opp) Buckie
- Tesco (at) Buckie
- Parklands Nursing Home (at) Buckie
- Burnbank (opp) Buckie
- Spey Drive (opp) Buckie
- Highfield Road (adj) Buckie
- Ardach Medical Centre (at) Buckie
- Milton Drive (o/s) Buckie
- Yuill Avenue (opp) Buckie
- Mill Crescent (at) Buckie
- Newlands Lane (at) Buckie
- Shanks Lane (at) Buckie
- Cluny Place (opp) Buckie
- Pringle Court (at) Buckie
- Queen Street (at) Buckie
- Barhill Road South (on) Buckie
- Seafield Hospital (at) Buckie
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 17 August 2026 Elgin → Buckie
- Service change effective 17 August 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 13 April 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Expired effective 6 June 2024 To amend Route and Timetable.
- Service change effective 21 August 2023 To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PM0000005/568 · Changes in Moray Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 38 bus?
The first 38 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:30 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 38 bus?
The last 38 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:50. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 38 bus cost?
The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — Stagecoach Bluebird sets the fares on the 38. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.
Who runs the 38 bus?
The 38 is operated by Stagecoach Bluebird.
Timetable data from Stagecoach Bluebird via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (Scotland feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PM0000005/568. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.