38 Plymouth to Buckfastleigh via Cattedown, Ivybridge
Operated by Stagecoach South West. First bus 06:20, last bus 19:26. 11 journeys on Monday to Thursday. 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 | 06:20 | 08:55 | 11:55 | 14:25 | 16:20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Parade (Stop A9) | 06:20 | 08:55 | 11:55 | 14:25 | 16:20 |
| Crabtree Riversleigh (NE-bound) | 06:31 | 09:07 | 12:08 | 14:39 | 16:34 |
| Town Hall (Stop A) | 06:46 | 09:21 | 12:22 | 14:54 | 16:50 |
| Pool Park (NE-bound) | 06:59 | 09:33 | 12:34 | 15:07 | 17:03 |
| Garage (Stop B) | 07:09 | 09:43 | 12:44 | 15:15 | 17:13 |
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.
Tickets on the 38
Stagecoach South West publishes singles, day returns, day tickets and season tickets on this route for adults and children.
Return · Single · Devon Day · Torbay Day · Plymouth Day · Torbay 7 Day · Torbay 28 Day · Plymouth 7 Day
…and 19 more tickets on this route.
A multi-operator ticket covers this route — it's valid on other companies' buses in the area too, which usually beats buying singles if you change buses.
Ticket types come from Stagecoach South West's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 29 September 2026. That dataset lists what's sold, not what it costs, so check prices with Stagecoach South West.
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 South West before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Boxing Day and New Year's Eve. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Monday, 28 December 2026 towards Buckfastleigh: 2 journeys, first 09:00 towards Plymouth: 2 journeys, first 12:00
Route map
All stops on route 38
38 towards Buckfastleigh
All 33 stops
- Royal Parade (Stop A9) 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
- Wayside (E-bound) Ivybridge
- Clare Street (E-bound) Ivybridge
- Ivybridge Leisure Centre (adj) Ivybridge
- Town Hall (Stop A) Ivybridge
- Sportsmans Inn (opp) Ivybridge
- Marshalls Field (E-bound) Ivybridge
- Rue St Pierre (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
- Lower Dean (NE-bound) Upper Dean
- Half Moon Court (N-bound) Buckfastleigh
- Plymouth Road (NE-bound) Buckfastleigh
- Garage (Stop B) Buckfastleigh
38 towards Plymouth
All 35 stops
- 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
- Marley Head (S-bound) South Brent
- Stidson Cross (SW-bound) South Brent
- Pool Park (SW-bound) South Brent
- Kerries Lane (NE-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
- Rue St Pierre (W-bound) Ivybridge
- Abbeyfield (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 registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 30 August 2026 To amend Stopping Places.
- Service change effective 24 May 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 5 April 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 5 April 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 23 February 2026 To amend Timetable.
Registered as financially supported by a local authority (Devon County Council).
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PH1020951/40 · Registration PH1020951/414 · Changes in Devon County Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 38 bus?
The first 38 departure on Monday to Thursday 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 Monday to Thursday 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 Stagecoach South West via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South West England feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PH1020951/40. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.