38 Royal Parade A6 ↔ Buckfastleigh Dart Garage
Operated by Stagecoach South West. First bus 06:20, last bus 19:26. 20 journeys on weekdays.
✅ The 38 is confirmed in the national fare cap — single fares cost at most £3
until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Source: GOV.UK.
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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.
towards Buckfastleigh Dart Garage · Monday to Friday towards Buckfastleigh Dart Garage · Saturday towards Buckfastleigh Dart Garage · Sunday towards Royal Parade A6 · Monday to Friday towards Royal Parade A6 · Saturday towards Royal Parade A6 · Sunday
| Royal Parade (Stop A9) | 06:20 | · | · | 08:55 | 09:00 | · | 11:55 | 14:00 | 14:25 | · | 16:20 | · |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Parade (Stop A12) | · | 06:20 | 08:55 | · | · | 11:55 | · | · | · | 14:25 | · | 16:20 |
| Crabtree Riversleigh (NE-bound) | 06:31 | 06:31 | 09:07 | 09:07 | 09:09 | 12:08 | 12:08 | 14:12 | 14:39 | 14:39 | 16:34 | 16:34 |
| Town Hall (Stop A) | 06:46 | 06:46 | 09:21 | 09:21 | 09:24 | 12:22 | 12:22 | 14:27 | 14:54 | 14:54 | 16:50 | 16:50 |
| Pool Park (NE-bound) | 06:59 | 06:59 | 09:33 | 09:33 | 09:35 | 12:34 | 12:34 | 14:39 | 15:07 | 15:07 | 17:03 | 17:03 |
| Garage (Stop B) | 07:09 | 07:09 | 09:43 | 09:43 | 09:44 | 12:44 | 12:44 | 14:47 | 15:15 | 15:15 | 17:13 | 17:13 |
Route map
All stops on route 38
38 towards Buckfastleigh Dart Garage
- Royal Parade (Stop A9) Plymouth City Centre
- Royal Parade (Stop A12) Plymouth City Centre
- Viaduct (Stop B1) Plymouth City Centre
- Exeter Street (opp) Plymouth City Centre
- Friary Park (E-bound) Cattedown
- Cattedown Roundabout (E-bound) Cattedown
- Higher Stert Terrace (NE-bound) Cattedown
- Grenville Road (NE-bound) Prince Rock
- Lanhydrock Road (NE-bound) Laira
- Laira Flyover (NE-bound) Laira
- Military Road (E-bound) Crabtree
- Crabtree Riversleigh (NE-bound) Crabtree
- Clare Street (E-bound) Ivybridge
- Wayside (E-bound) Ivybridge
- Sportsmans Inn (opp) Ivybridge
- Town Hall (Stop A) Ivybridge
- Ivybridge Leisure Centre (adj) Ivybridge
- Rue St Pierre (E-bound) Ivybridge
- Marshalls Field (E-bound) Ivybridge
- Palace Lane (E-bound) Filham
- Davey's Cross (E-bound) Filham
- Horse and Groom (SE-bound) Bittaford
- Monksmoor Bridge (NE-bound) Bittaford
- Siding Cross (NE-bound) Wrangaton
- Green Lane (nr) Wrangaton
- A38 Slip Road Shell Garage (adj) South Brent
- Kerries Lane (NE-bound) South Brent
- Pool Park (NE-bound) South Brent
- Stidson Cross (NE-bound) South Brent
- Marley Head (N-bound) South Brent
- Half Moon Court (N-bound) Buckfastleigh
- Lower Dean (NE-bound) Upper Dean
- Plymouth Road (NE-bound) Buckfastleigh
- Garage (Stop B) Buckfastleigh
38 towards Royal Parade A6
- Station Approach (Stop A) Buckfastleigh
- West End Road (SW-bound) Buckfastleigh
- Half Moon Court (S-bound) Buckfastleigh
- Lower Dean (SE-bound) Buckfastleigh
- Dean Prior (S-bound) Dean Prior
- Marley Mansion (opp) South Brent
- Stidson Cross (SW-bound) South Brent
- Marley Head (S-bound) South Brent
- Kerries Lane (NE-bound) South Brent
- Pool Park (SW-bound) South Brent
- Kerries Lane (adj) South Brent
- A38 Slip Road Shell Garage (opp) South Brent
- Green Lane (opp) Wrangaton
- Siding Cross (SW-bound) Wrangaton
- Monksmoor Bridge (SW-bound) Bittaford
- Horse and Groom (opp) Bittaford
- Davey's Cross (W-bound) Filham
- Palace Lane (SW-bound) Filham
- Abbeyfield (W-bound) Ivybridge
- Rue St Pierre (W-bound) Ivybridge
- Sportsmans Inn (W-bound) Ivybridge
- BP Garage (Stop B) Ivybridge
- Ivybridge Leisure Centre (opp) Ivybridge
- Clare Street (W-bound) Ivybridge
- Rose Cottage (W-bound) Ivybridge
- Marsh Mills Superstore (SW-bound) Crabtree
- Laira Flyover (SW-bound) Laira
- Rowing Club (SW-bound) Laira
- Hele's Terrace (S-bound) Prince Rock
- Elliott Road (W-bound) Prince Rock
- Astor Fields (W-bound) Cattedown
- St Johns Church (W-bound) Cattedown
- Charles Church (o/s) Plymouth City Centre
- Viaduct (Stop B4) Plymouth City Centre
- Royal Parade (Stop A6) Plymouth City Centre
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
Plymouth City CentreIvybridgeCattedownBuckfastleighLairaPrince RockSouth BrentCrabtreeBittafordFilhamWrangatonDean Prior
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 38 bus?
The first 38 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:20 (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 19:26. 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. Stagecoach South West 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 Stagecoach South West.
Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.