38 Glenrothes circular via Auchmuty, Pitteuchar
Operated by Stagecoach East Scotland. First bus 07:50, last bus 16:50. 10 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £2.30 to £2.90 — more.
Wanted a different 38? 43 other bus routes are numbered 38 elsewhere in the UK — see every 38 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:50 | 08:50 | 09:50 | 10:50 | 11:50 | 12:50 | 13:50 | 14:50 | 15:50 | 16:50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bus Station (Stance 10) | 07:50 | 08:50 | 09:50 | 10:50 | 11:50 | 12:50 | 13:50 | 14:50 | 15:50 | 16:50 |
| Glamis Centre (adj) | 07:57 | 08:57 | 09:57 | 10:57 | 11:57 | 12:57 | 13:57 | 14:57 | 15:57 | 16:57 |
| Cornhill Road (adj) | 08:02 | 09:02 | 10:02 | 11:02 | 12:02 | 13:02 | 14:02 | 15:02 | 16:02 | 17:02 |
| Mar Drive Turning Circle (adj) | 08:05 | 09:05 | 10:05 | 11:05 | 12:05 | 13:05 | 14:05 | 15:05 | 16:05 | 17:05 |
| Glamis Centre (opp) | 08:10 | 09:10 | 10:10 | 11:10 | 12:10 | 13:10 | 14:10 | 15:10 | 16:10 | 17:10 |
| Bus Station Arrival Bay (Stances 9-16) | 08:17 | 09:17 | 10:17 | 11:17 | 12:17 | 13:17 | 14:17 | 15:17 | 16:17 | 17:17 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. 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.
Fares on the 38
Adult single £2.30 to £2.90 · Child single £1.20 to £1.50
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £2.30 | PitteucharRdbt 2 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £2.90 | £2.30 | Glamis Ave 2 | ||||
| £2.90 | £2.90 | £2.30 | Stenton | |||
| £2.90 | £2.90 | £2.90 | £2.30 | Glamis Ave 1 | ||
| £2.90 | £2.90 | £2.90 | £2.90 | £2.30 | PitteucharRdbt 1 | |
| £2.90 | £2.90 | £2.90 | £2.90 | £2.90 | £2.30 | Glenrothes Cent 1 |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Glenrothes Cent 2.
Stagecoach's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 24 August 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with Stagecoach East Scotland before you travel.
Tickets on the 38
Stagecoach East Scotland publishes singles, day returns, returns, day tickets and season tickets on this route for adults, children, young people and students.
Single · Day Return · NightRider · U16 Single · Student Single · Jobseeker Single · Adult Period Return · U16 Day Return Peak
…and 143 more tickets on this route.
Ticket types come from Stagecoach East Scotland's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 27 August 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Stagecoach East Scotland.
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 East Scotland before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, 28 December, New Year's Eve, 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 Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Bay
All 32 stops
- Bus Station (Stance 10) Glenrothes
- St Columba's Church (opp) Glenrothes
- Adamson Place (opp) Auchmuty
- Pitteuchar Roundabout (Southbound) Pitteuchar
- Kinkell Avenue (adj) Pitteuchar
- Inveraray Avenue (opp) Pitteuchar
- Skibo Avenue (adj) Pitteuchar
- Altyre Avenue (adj) Pitteuchar
- Megginch Place (adj) Pitteuchar
- Pitteuchar East Primary School (adj) Pitteuchar
- Glamis Centre (adj) Pitteuchar
- Cluny Place (opp) Pitteuchar
- Mar Drive (adj) Stenton
- Strathburn Drive (opp) Finglassie
- Wellbank Gardens (adj) Finglassie
- Courthill Drive (adj) Finglassie
- Drumlie Gardens (opp) Finglassie
- Cornhill Road (adj) Finglassie
- Balmoral Road (adj) Stenton
- Mar Drive Turning Circle (adj) Stenton
- Sorn Green (opp) Stenton
- Balmoral Road (opp) Stenton
- Mar Drive (opp) Stenton
- Cluny Place (adj) Pitteuchar
- Glamis Centre (opp) Pitteuchar
- Megginch Place (opp) Pitteuchar
- Dunbeath Drive (adj) Pitteuchar
- Inveraray Avenue (adj) Pitteuchar
- Pitteuchar Roundabout (Northbound) Pitteuchar
- Adamson Place (adj) Auchmuty
- St Columba's Church (adj) Glenrothes
- Bus Station Arrival Bay (Stances 9-16) Glenrothes
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 24 November 2025 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 18 August 2025 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 14 August 2023 To amend Route.
- New service effective 7 November 2022 New service
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PM0000004/972 · Changes in Fife 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 07:50 (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 16:50. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 38 bus cost?
Stagecoach East Scotland's published fares on the 38: adult single £2.30 to £2.90, child single £1.20 to £1.50. The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — Stagecoach East Scotland 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 East Scotland.
Timetable data from Stagecoach East Scotland via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (Scotland feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PM0000004/972. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.