638 East Grinstead to Copthorne via Felbridge, Domewood
Operated by Metrobus. First bus 07:53, last bus 15:20. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £1.80 to £3.00 — more.
Wanted a different 638? 7 other bus routes are numbered 638 elsewhere in the UK — see every 638 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 15:20 |
|---|---|
| Imberhorne Lower School (o/s) | 15:20 |
| Felbridge Hotel (opp) | 15:30 |
| Domewood (W-bound) | 15:36 |
| The Duke's Head (W-bound) | 15:39 |
| Church (adj) | 15:44 |
| Church Lane (adj) | 15:48 |
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 638
Adult single £1.80 to £3.00 · Child single £0.90 to £2.20
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £2.70 | Felbridge Star/Hotel | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £3.00 | £2.70 | Furnace Wood | |||
| £3.00 | £2.90 | £2.70 | Effingham Park | ||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.90 | £2.20 | Dukes Head | |
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.70 | £1.80 | Copthorne Village |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Lwr Imberhorne Sch.
Go-Ahead's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 3 September 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with Metrobus before you travel.
Tickets on the 638
Metrobus publishes singles on this route for adults, children and young people.
Adult Week · Child Week · Adult Single · Child Single · 16-20 Link Single
…and 2 more tickets on this route.
Ticket types come from Metrobus's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 3 September 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Metrobus.
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 Metrobus before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, 28 December, 29 December, 30 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 638
638 towards Copthorne
All 24 stops
- Imberhorne Lower School (o/s) East Grinstead
- Dormans Park Road (adj) East Grinstead
- Trinity Methodist Church (opp) East Grinstead
- Lingfield Road (opp) East Grinstead
- Gwynne Gardens (adj) East Grinstead
- Halsford Green (adj) East Grinstead
- Yew Lane (opp) East Grinstead
- Felbridge Hotel (opp) East Grinstead
- The Star Inn (after) Felbridge
- Green (adj) Felbridge
- Mill Lane (opp) Felbridge
- Copthorne Road (W-bound) Domewood
- Herons Lea (opp) Domewood
- Domewood (W-bound) Domewood
- The Duke's Head (W-bound) Copthorne
- Cottage Place (adj) Copthorne
- Abergavenny Gardens (opp) Copthorne
- Lashmere (opp) Copthorne
- Borers Close (opp) Copthorne
- Church (adj) Copthorne
- Village Hall (opp) Copthorne
- The Prince Albert (adj) Copthorne
- Brookview (adj) Copthorne
- Church Lane (adj) Copthorne
638 towards East Grinstead
All 20 stops
- Church Lane (opp) Copthorne
- Brookview (opp) Copthorne
- The Prince Albert (opp) Copthorne
- Village Hall (adj) Copthorne
- Church (opp) Copthorne
- Borers Close (adj) Copthorne
- Lashmere (adj) Copthorne
- Abergavenny Gardens (adj) Copthorne
- Cottage Place (opp) Copthorne
- Domewood (E-bound) Domewood
- Herons Lea (adj) Domewood
- Copthorne Road (E-bound) Domewood
- Mill Lane (adj) Felbridge
- Green (opp) Felbridge
- The Star Inn (before) Felbridge
- Felbridge Hotel (adj) East Grinstead
- Yew Lane (adj) East Grinstead
- Halsford Green (opp) East Grinstead
- Buckhurst Way (adj) East Grinstead
- Imberhorne Lower School (o/s) East Grinstead
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 638 bus?
The first 638 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:53 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 638 bus?
The last 638 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:20. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 638 bus cost?
Metrobus's published fares on the 638: adult single £1.80 to £3.00, child single £0.90 to £2.20. GOV.UK lists this route as not included in the £3 national fare cap, so Metrobus sets its own single fares — check their website for prices. Local discounted fares may still apply.
Who runs the 638 bus?
The 638 is operated by Metrobus.
Timetable data from Metrobus via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South East England feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.