38 Leicester circular via Humberstone, Nether Hall
Operated by First Leicester. First bus 06:12, last bus 23:00. 43 journeys on weekdays. Today, a Sunday: first 09:20, last 23:00. Fares: adult single £1.80 to £3.00 — more.
Wanted a different 38? 43 other bus routes are numbered 38 elsewhere in the UK — see every 38 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 09:20 | 10:20 | 11:25 | 12:33 | 13:41 | 14:49 | 15:57 | 17:05 | 18:10 | 19:15 | 21:00 | 23:00 to Humberstone Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haymarket Bus Station (Stand HE) | 09:20 | 10:20 | 11:25 | 12:33 | 13:41 | 14:49 | 15:57 | 17:05 | 18:10 | 19:15 | 21:00 | 23:00 |
| Humberstone Park (opp) | 09:32 | 10:34 | 11:42 | 12:50 | 13:58 | 15:06 | 16:14 | 17:22 | 18:27 | 19:29 | 21:14 | 23:13 |
| Ringwood Road (adj) | 09:40 | 10:42 | 11:50 | 12:58 | 14:06 | 15:14 | 16:22 | 17:31 | 18:36 | 19:37 | 21:22 | 23:21 |
| Scraptoft Lane (S Bound) | 09:43 | 10:45 | 11:53 | 13:01 | 14:09 | 15:17 | 16:25 | 17:34 | 18:39 | 19:40 | 21:25 | 23:24 |
| Humberstone Park (outside) | 09:57 | 10:59 | 12:07 | 13:15 | 14:23 | 15:31 | 16:39 | 17:47 | 18:52 | 19:50 | 21:35 | 23:34 |
| Overton Road (opp) | 10:04 | 11:06 | 12:14 | 13:22 | 14:30 | 15:38 | 16:46 | 17:53 | 18:58 | 19:55 | 21:40 | · |
| Haymarket Bus Station (Stand HM) | 10:15 | 11:20 | 12:28 | 13:36 | 14:44 | 15:52 | 17:00 | 18:05 | 19:10 | 20:05 | 21:50 | · |
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.
Fares on the 38
Adult single £1.80 to £3.00
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| – | Dysart Way | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | – | Overton Road | |||||||
| £3.00 | – | – | Coleman Road | ||||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | – | – | Humberstone Park | |||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | – | – | Vicarage Lane | ||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.50 | £1.80 | Rosebarn Way | |||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £1.80 | Netherhall Rd/New Romney Crest | ||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | – | £2.50 | £2.50 | £1.80 | Bowhill Grove (all stops) | |
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | – | – | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £1.80 | Elmcroft Avenue |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is City Centre.
First Bus'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 First Leicester before you travel.
Tickets on the 38
First Leicester publishes singles on this route for adults.
Adult Single · TravelAid Single
Ticket types come from First Leicester's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 4 September 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with First Leicester.
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 First Leicester before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Christmas Eve — Thursday, 24 December 2026 towards Haymarket Bus Station: 38 journeys, first 06:30
- Monday, 28 December 2026 towards Haymarket Bus Station: 12 journeys, first 09:20
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 The operator’s data lists more buses on this date than on an ordinary Tuesday (84 journeys, against 43), which usually means two timetables have been added together by mistake. Check with First Leicester before you travel.
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 The operator’s data lists more buses on this date than on an ordinary Wednesday (84 journeys, against 43), which usually means two timetables have been added together by mistake. Check with First Leicester before you travel.
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 towards Haymarket Bus Station: 38 journeys, first 06:30
Route map
All stops on route 38
38 towards Haymarket Bus Station
All 53 stops
- Haymarket Bus Station (Stand HE) Leicester
- Humberstone Gate (Stand DB) Leicester
- Ann Street (opp) Leicester
- Madras Road (adj) Leicester
- Dysart Way (Stand B) Leicester
- Farringdon Street (adj) Spinney Hills
- Spinney Hill Road (E Bound) Spinney Hills
- Overton Road (adj) Humberstone
- Sulgrave Road (outside) New Humberstone
- Kitchener Road (opp) New Humberstone
- Exton Road (opp) New Humberstone
- King Edward Road (opp) New Humberstone
- Turner Road (opposite) New Humberstone
- Humberstone Park (opp) New Humberstone
- Greenland Drive (adj) Humberstone
- Pine Tree Avenue (opp) Humberstone
- Stanley Drive (opp) Humberstone
- Lidster Close (adj) Humberstone
- Steins Lane (opp) Humberstone
- Wigley Road (opp) Nether Hall
- Rosebarn Way (adj) Nether Hall
- Armdale Drive (opp) Nether Hall
- Ivychurch Crescent (adj) Nether Hall
- Ringwood Road (adj) Nether Hall
- Bankside (opp) Nether Hall
- Scraptoft Lane (S Bound) Thurnby Lodge
- Gretna Way (adj) Thurnby Lodge
- Cross Keys Green (opp) Thurnby Lodge
- Croyland Green (adj) Thurnby Lodge
- Dakyn Road (adj) Thurnby Lodge
- Thurnby Mead Academy (Opp) Thurnby Lodge
- Herthull Road (W Bound) Thurnby Lodge
- Dudley Close (opp) Thurnby Lodge
- Ocean Close (opp) Thurnby Lodge
- Ocean Road (outside) Thurnby Lodge
- Elmcroft Avenue (adj) New Humberstone
- Havencrest Drive (opp) Nether Hall
- Peters Drive (opp) New Humberstone
- Rockery Close (adj) New Humberstone
- Humberstone Park (outside) New Humberstone
- King Edward Road (adj) New Humberstone
- Exton Road (adj) New Humberstone
- Kitchener Road (adj) New Humberstone
- St Barnabas Road (outside) Spinney Hills
- Overton Road (opp) Humberstone
- Percival Street (adj) Humberstone
- Spinney Hill Road (W Bound) Spinney Hills
- Farringdon Street (opp) Spinney Hills
- Dysart Way (opp) Leicester
- Brunswick Street (opp) Leicester
- Ann Street (adj) Leicester
- Humberstone Gate (Stand DF) Leicester
- Haymarket Bus Station (Stand HM) Leicester
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 38 bus?
The first 38 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:12 (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 23:00. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 38 bus cost?
First Leicester's published fares on the 38: adult single £1.80 to £3.00. The 38 is confirmed by GOV.UK as part of the national fare cap, so a single costs at most £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. First Leicester day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 38 bus?
The 38 is operated by First Leicester.
Timetable data from First Leicester via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (East Midlands feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.