38 Newark to Retford via Grassthorpe, Low Marnham
Operated by Marshalls of Sutton on Trent. First bus 07:30, last bus 18:15. 11 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 38? 43 other bus routes are numbered 38 elsewhere in the UK — see every 38 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 09:55 | 11:55 | 13:55 | 15:55 | 18:15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Bus Station (Bay B) | 09:55 | 11:55 | 13:55 | 15:55 | 18:15 |
| Garage (adj) | 10:03 | 12:03 | 14:03 | 16:03 | 18:23 |
| The Grange (adj) | 10:08 | 12:08 | 14:08 | 16:08 | 18:27 |
| Norwell Lane (adj) | · | · | · | · | 18:29 |
| Blacksmiths (adj) | · | · | · | · | 18:31 |
| Ferry Lane (E-bound) | 10:13 | 12:13 | 14:13 | 16:13 | · |
| High Street (W-bound) | 10:20 | 12:20 | 14:20 | 16:20 | 18:38 |
| Silver Street (opp) | 10:22 | 12:22 | 14:22 | 16:22 | · |
| South Street (adj) | 10:27 | 12:27 | 14:27 | 16:27 | · |
| Nicholas Place (o/s) | 10:36 | 12:36 | 14:36 | 16:36 | · |
| School Bus Park (in) | · | · | · | 16:39 | · |
| Sun Inn (o/s) | 10:41 | 12:41 | 14:41 | 16:46 | 18:52 |
| Police House (opp) | 10:48 | 12:48 | 14:48 | 16:53 | 18:58 |
| Great North Road (N-bound) | 10:50 | 12:50 | 14:50 | 16:55 | 19:00 |
| Mill Lane (adj) | 10:51 | 12:51 | 14:51 | 16:56 | 19:01 |
| Rectory Lane (adj) | 10:52 | 12:52 | 14:52 | 16:57 | 19:02 |
| Eaton Hall (adj) | 10:54 | 12:54 | 14:54 | 16:59 | 19:04 |
| Grove Road (opp) | 10:55 | 12:55 | 14:55 | 17:00 | 19:05 |
| Retford Bus Station (Bay E) | 11:00 | 13:00 | 15:00 | 17:05 | 19:10 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. 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
Marshalls of Sutton on Trent publishes singles, day returns and returns on this route for adults, children and young people.
U22 Single · Adult Single · Child Return · Child Single · Family Return · Adult Two-Trip Return · Under 22 Return
Ticket types come from Marshalls of Sutton on Trent's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 8 April 2026. That dataset lists what's sold, not what it costs, so check prices with Marshalls of Sutton on Trent.
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 Marshalls of Sutton on Trent before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Day, Boxing Day, 28 December and New Year's Day. 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 Retford
All 59 stops
- Newark Bus Station (Bay B) Newark
- Castle Gate (NE-bound) Newark
- Trent Bridge (adj) Newark
- Newark Castle Railway Station (adj) Newark
- Smeatons Lakes (opp) Newark
- Main Street (opp) South Muskham
- Garage (adj) South Muskham
- Great North Road (N-bound) North Muskham
- Nelson Lane (E-bound) North Muskham
- Chapel Lane (adj) North Muskham
- The Grange (adj) North Muskham
- Norwell Lane (adj) Cromwell
- Village Store (o/s) Cromwell
- Great North Road (opp 7) Carlton on Trent
- Blacksmiths (adj) Carlton on Trent
- Ferry Lane (E-bound) Carlton on Trent
- Floral Villas (adj) Sutton on Trent
- Grangefield (E-bound) Sutton on Trent
- Palmer Road (adj) Sutton on Trent
- Main Street (N-bound) Sutton on Trent
- High Street (W-bound) Sutton on Trent
- Colley Lane (N-bound) Weston
- Crow Park Avenue (adj) Sutton on Trent
- Silver Street (opp) Grassthorpe
- Gracefield Lane (adj) Low Marnham
- South Street (adj) Normanton on Trent
- Stone Road End Farm (opp) Egmanton
- West Junction (opp) Tuxford
- Linden Avenue (opp) Tuxford
- Ashvale Road (N-bound) Tuxford
- Linden Avenue (S-bound) Tuxford
- Maple Close (opp 27) Tuxford
- Nicholas Place (o/s) Tuxford
- Gilbert Avenue (opp) Tuxford
- Marnham Road (opp) Tuxford
- School Bus Park (in) Tuxford
- Marnham Road (adj) Tuxford
- Faraday Avenue (adj) Tuxford
- St Nicholas’ Church (opp) Tuxford
- Orchard Crescent (SE-bound) Tuxford
- The Beeches (opp) Tuxford
- Sun Inn (o/s) Tuxford
- Eldon Green (N-bound) Tuxford
- Tuxford Road (N-bound) East Markham
- The Hall Close (adj) East Markham
- High Street (NW-bound) East Markham
- Police House (opp) East Markham
- Great North Road (N-bound) Markham Moor
- Mill Lane (adj) Rockley
- Yew Tree Close (adj) Gamston
- Rectory Lane (adj) Gamston
- Eaton Hall (adj) Eaton
- Grove Road (opp) White Houses
- Mount Vernon Park (opp) Retford
- Whinney Moor Lane (adj) Retford
- The Elms Hotel (o/s) Retford
- Avenue Road (adj) Retford
- South Street (adj) Retford
- Retford Bus Station (Bay E) Retford
38 towards Newark
All 50 stops
- Retford Bus Station (Bay E) Retford
- South Street (opp) Retford
- Avenue Road (opp) Retford
- The Elms Hotel (opp) Retford
- Whinney Moor Lane (opp) Retford
- Mount Vernon Park (adj) Retford
- Grove Road (adj) White Houses
- Eaton Hall (opp) Eaton
- Rectory Lane (opp) Gamston
- Yew Tree Close (opp) Gamston
- Mill Lane (opp) Rockley
- Great North Road (SE-bound) Markham Moor
- Police House (o/s) East Markham
- High Street (SE-bound) East Markham
- The Hall Close (opp) East Markham
- Tuxford Road (adj) East Markham
- Eldon Green (adj) Tuxford
- Orchard Crescent (SE-bound) Tuxford
- The Beeches (opp) Tuxford
- Sun Inn (o/s) Tuxford
- St Nicholas’ Church (o/s) Tuxford
- Ashvale Road (S-bound) Tuxford
- Faraday Avenue (opp) Tuxford
- Nicholas Place (opp) Tuxford
- Maple Close (o/s 27) Tuxford
- Linden Avenue (N-bound) Tuxford
- Linden Avenue (adj) Tuxford
- West Junction (adj) Tuxford
- Stone Road End Farm (o/s) Egmanton
- South Street (opp) Normanton on Trent
- Gracefield Lane (opp) Low Marnham
- Ingrams Lane (adj) Grassthorpe
- Silver Street (adj) Grassthorpe
- Crow Park Avenue (opp) Sutton on Trent
- High Street (E-bound) Sutton on Trent
- Main Street (S-bound) Sutton on Trent
- Palmer Road (opp) Sutton on Trent
- Grangefield (W-bound) Sutton on Trent
- Floral Villas (opp) Sutton on Trent
- Ferry Lane (adj) Carlton on Trent
- The Grange (opp) North Muskham
- Chapel Lane (opp) North Muskham
- Nelson Lane (W-bound) North Muskham
- Great North Road (S-bound) North Muskham
- Garage (opp) South Muskham
- Main Street (adj) South Muskham
- Smeatons Lakes (o/s) Newark
- Newark Castle Railway Station (opp) Newark
- Castle Gate (SW-bound) Newark
- Newark Bus Station (Bay B) Newark
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 18:15. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 38 bus cost?
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. Marshalls of Sutton on Trent 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 Marshalls of Sutton on Trent.
Timetable data from Marshalls of Sutton on Trent via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (East Midlands feed). Marshalls of Sutton on Trent last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 7 September 2026. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.