38a Lisburn to Ravernet via Hillhall, Sprucefield
Operated by Ulsterbus. First bus 09:30, last bus 14:15. 4 journeys on weekdays. Fares: Translink zonal — more.
Wanted a different 38a? 11 other bus routes are numbered 38a elsewhere in the UK — see every 38a bus timetable by area.
- School terms only
| Stop | 09:30 | 13:50 |
|---|---|---|
| Lisburn Bus Station | 09:30 | 13:50 |
| Young Street | 09:35 | 13:55 |
| Edgewater | 09:37 | 13:57 |
| Sprucefield Shopping Centre | 09:42 | 14:02 |
| Ravernet Crossroads | 09:55 | 14:15 |
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.
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 Ulsterbus before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: 28 December. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Christmas Eve — Thursday, 24 December 2026 The operator’s data lists more buses on this date than on an ordinary Thursday (4 journeys each way, against 2), which usually means two timetables have been added together by mistake. Check with Ulsterbus before you travel.
- Christmas Day — Friday, 25 December 2026 towards Ravernet: 2 journeys, first 10:30 towards Lisburn: 2 journeys, first 10:55 Few buses run on Christmas Day, so check with Ulsterbus before relying on this.
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 The operator’s data lists more buses on this date than on an ordinary Tuesday (4 journeys each way, against 2), which usually means two timetables have been added together by mistake. Check with Ulsterbus before you travel.
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 The operator’s data lists more buses on this date than on an ordinary Wednesday (4 journeys each way, against 2), which usually means two timetables have been added together by mistake. Check with Ulsterbus before you travel.
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 The operator’s data lists more buses on this date than on an ordinary Thursday (4 journeys each way, against 2), which usually means two timetables have been added together by mistake. Check with Ulsterbus before you travel.
- New Year's Day — Friday, 1 January 2027 towards Ravernet: 2 journeys, first 10:30 towards Lisburn: 2 journeys, first 10:55
Route map
All stops on route 38a
38a towards Ravernet
All 5 stops
- Lisburn Bus Station Lisburn
- Young Street Lisburn
- Edgewater Hillhall
- Sprucefield Shopping Centre Sprucefield
- Ravernet Crossroads Ravernet
38a towards Lisburn
All 6 stops
- Ravernet Crossroads Ravernet
- Sprucefield Shopping Centre Sprucefield
- Edgewater Hillhall
- Young Street Lisburn
- Linenhall Street Lisburn
- Lisburn Bus Station Lisburn
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 38a bus?
The first 38a departure on weekdays leaves at 09:30 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 38a bus?
The last 38a on weekdays leaves its first stop at 14:15. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 38a bus cost?
Translink sets zonal fares on the 38a. Paying with a Translink Smartlink or iLink card is cheaper than cash, and daily/weekly caps apply on Metro and Glider services.
Who runs the 38a bus?
The 38a is operated by Ulsterbus.
Timetable data from Ulsterbus via Translink's OpenDataNI feed. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.