38 Worcester to Worcestershire Royal Hospital via Lowesmoor, Ronkswood
Operated by First Worcestershire. First bus 05:45, last bus 21:23. 70 journeys on weekdays. Today, a Sunday: first 07:30, last 19:26. Fares: adult single £2.20 — more.
Wanted a different 38? 43 other bus routes are numbered 38 elsewhere in the UK — see every 38 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:30 | 09:10 | 10:10 | 11:10 | 12:10 | 13:10 | 14:10 | 15:10 | 16:10 | 17:10 | 18:10 | 19:10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester Bus Station (Stand C) | 07:30 | 09:10 | 10:10 | 11:10 | 12:10 | 13:10 | 14:10 | 15:10 | 16:10 | 17:10 | 18:10 | 19:10 |
| Shrub Hill Station (Adj) | 07:34 | 09:13 | 10:14 | 11:14 | 12:15 | 13:15 | 14:15 | 15:14 | 16:14 | 17:14 | 18:14 | 19:14 |
| Liverpool Road (Opp) | 07:39 | 09:18 | 10:18 | 11:19 | 12:20 | 13:21 | 14:21 | 15:20 | 16:19 | 17:19 | 18:20 | 19:20 |
| A & E Unit (Adj) | 07:42 | 09:21 | 10:22 | 11:24 | 12:24 | 13:26 | 14:25 | 15:24 | 16:23 | 17:24 | 18:24 | 19:24 |
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.
Fares on the 38
Adult single £2.20 · Child single £1.60
The same for any journey on the 38, however far you go.
First Bus's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 31 August 2026. Fares change — check with First Worcestershire before you travel.
Tickets on the 38
First Worcestershire publishes day tickets and season tickets on this route for adults and children.
Adult Single · Child Single · Worcestershire Connecta
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 First Worcestershire'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 Worcestershire.
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 Worcestershire before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, 28 December, New Year's Eve 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 Worcestershire Royal Hospital
All 17 stops
- Worcester Bus Station (Stand C) Worcester
- Sansome Street (adj) Worcester
- Lowesmoor Terrace (Stop 1) Lowesmoor
- Shrub Hill Road (Adj) Worcester
- Shrub Hill Station (Adj) Worcester
- Turnpike House (Adj) Ronkswood
- Ronkswood Crescent (Adj) Ronkswood
- Trent Road (Opp) Ronkswood
- Ronkswood School (Opp) Ronkswood
- Peterborough Close (opp) Ronkswood
- Liverpool Road (Opp) Ronkswood
- Lichfield Avenue (NE bound) Ronkswood
- Ripon Road (Adj) Ronkswood
- Linksview Crescent (Opp) Ronkswood
- Leopard Rise (Adj) Ronkswood
- Oaklands (Adj) Ronkswood
- A & E Unit (Adj) Worcestershire Royal Hospital
38 towards Worcester
All 17 stops
- A & E Unit (Adj) Worcestershire Royal Hospital
- Childrens Unit (Adj) Worcestershire Royal Hospital
- Oaklands (Opp) Ronkswood
- Leopard Rise (Opp) Ronkswood
- Linksview Crescent (Adj) Ronkswood
- Ripon Road (Opp) Ronkswood
- Lichfield Avenue (SW bound) Ronkswood
- Liverpool Road (Adj) Ronkswood
- Peterborough Close (Adj) Ronkswood
- Ronkswood School (Adj) Ronkswood
- Trent Road (Adj) Ronkswood
- Ronkswood Crescent (Opp) Ronkswood
- Turnpike House (opp) Ronkswood
- Shrub Hill Station (Opp) Worcester
- Lowesmoor Terrace (opp) Lowesmoor
- The Cross (Adj) Worcester
- Worcester Bus Station (Stand J) Worcester
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 30 August 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 31 August 2025 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 1 June 2025 Worcester → Royal Hospital
- Service change effective 5 January 2025 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 1 September 2024 To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PD0000480/331 · Changes in Worcestershire 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 weekdays leaves at 05:45 (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 21:23. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 38 bus cost?
First Worcestershire's published fares on the 38: adult single £2.20, child single £1.60. 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 Worcestershire 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 Worcestershire.
Timetable data from First Worcestershire via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (West Midlands feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PD0000480/331. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.