38 Merthyr Tydfil ↔ Merthyr Bus St Arr
Operated by Stagecoach South Wales. First bus 08:29, last bus 18:29. 11 journeys on weekdays.
Timetable
Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.
| Merthyr Bus Station 3 | 08:29 | 09:29 | 10:29 | 11:29 | 12:29 | 13:29 | 14:29 | 15:29 | 16:29 | 17:29 | 18:29 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Incline Bridge (nr) | 08:44 | 09:44 | 10:44 | 11:44 | 12:44 | 13:44 | 14:44 | 15:44 | 16:44 | 17:44 | 18:44 |
| Merthyr Bus Station 1 | 08:55 | 09:55 | 10:55 | 11:55 | 12:55 | 13:55 | 14:55 | 15:55 | 16:55 | 17:55 | 18:55 |
Route map
All stops on route 38
38 towards Merthyr Bus St Arr
- Merthyr Bus Station 3 Merthyr Tydfil
- Merthyr Tydfil College (nr) Merthyr Tydfil
- Trevithick Memorial (before) Penydarren
- Queen's Road (On) Penyard
- Old School (o/s) Penyard
- Cyfarthfa High School (o/s) Penyard
- Park Crescent (o/s 2) Thomas Town
- James Street (after) Thomas Town
- White Horse (o/s) Twynyrodyn
- Penuel House (o/s) Twynyrodyn
- Glasier Road (o/s 24) Twynyrodyn
- Aneurin Crescent (o/s 13) Twynyrodyn
- Aneurin Crescent (opp 66) Twynyrodyn
- Aneurin Crescent (opp Green) Twynyrodyn
- Incline Bridge (nr) Twynyrodyn
- Farmers Arms (o/s) Mountain Hare
- Mansfield Terrace (nr 20) Mountain Hare
- Vernon Close (before) Penyard
- Fothergill Street (before) Penyard
- Penydarren Social Club (nr) Penydarren
- High Street Nursing Home (after) Penydarren
- Trevithick Memorial (before) Penydarren
- Merthyr Bus Station 1 Merthyr Tydfil
Service history & registered changes
- 🆕 Registered effective 30 Aug 2026 Operating between Plymouth City Centre and Buckfastleigh given service number 38 effective from 30 August 2026. To amend Stopping Places.
- 🆕 Registered effective 23 Jul 2026 Operating between Petersfield and Alton given service number 38 / 638 effective from 23 July 2026. To amend Route.
- 🆕 Registered effective 24 May 2026 Operating between Buckfastleigh and Exeter given service number 38 effective from 24 May 2026. To amend Timetable.
- 🆕 Registered effective 5 Apr 2026 Operating between Plymouth City Centre and Buckfastleigh given service number 38 effective from 05 April 2026. To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. 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 08:29 (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 18:29. 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 Wales — Stagecoach South Wales sets the fares on the 38. Check their website or the Traveline Cymru fare finder for current prices.
Who runs the 38 bus?
The 38 is operated by Stagecoach South Wales.
Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.