X38 Wetmore to Derby via Burton upon Trent, Clay Mills
Operated by Arriva Derby. First bus 06:20, last bus 22:55. 59 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £3.00 — more.
X38 buses on this route are also run by trentbarton (114 journeys on weekdays) — those journeys are not in this timetable. Together, 173 journeys on weekdays.
Wanted a different X38? 4 other bus routes are numbered X38 elsewhere in the UK — see every X38 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 06:30 | 07:05 | 07:35 | 07:55 | 08:25 | 09:00 | 09:30 | 09:50 | 10:20 | 10:50 | 11:20 | 11:50 | 12:20 | 12:50 | 13:20 | 13:50 | 14:20 | 14:50 | 15:20 | 15:50 | 16:20 | 16:50 | 17:25 | 17:55 | 18:25 | 19:00 | 19:50 | 20:55 | 21:55 | 22:55 |
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| Derby Turn | 06:30 | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · |
| Market Place (opp) | 06:40 | 07:05 | 07:35 | 07:55 | 08:25 | 09:00 | 09:30 | 09:50 | 10:20 | 10:50 | 11:20 | 11:50 | 12:20 | 12:50 | 13:20 | 13:50 | 14:20 | 14:50 | 15:20 | 15:50 | 16:20 | 16:50 | 17:25 | 17:55 | 18:25 | 19:00 | 19:50 | 20:55 | 21:55 | 22:55 |
| Royal Derby Hospital (Opp) | 07:00 | 07:30 | 08:00 | 08:20 | 08:45 | 09:20 | 09:50 | 10:10 | 10:40 | 11:10 | 11:40 | 12:10 | 12:40 | 13:10 | 13:40 | 14:10 | 14:40 | 15:10 | 15:40 | 16:10 | 16:40 | 17:10 | 17:45 | 18:15 | 18:45 | 19:20 | 20:06 | 21:11 | 22:11 | 23:11 |
| Bus Station (Bay 10) | 07:10 | 07:45 | 08:15 | 08:35 | 09:00 | 09:35 | 10:05 | 10:25 | 10:55 | 11:25 | 11:55 | 12:25 | 12:55 | 13:25 | 13:55 | 14:25 | 14:55 | 15:25 | 15:55 | 16:25 | 16:55 | 17:25 | 18:00 | 18:30 | 19:00 | 19:35 | 20:20 | 21:25 | 22:25 | 23:25 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. A · means that journey does not stop there. 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 X38
Adult single £3.00
The same for any journey on the X38, however far you go.
Arriva UK Bus's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 2 October 2026. Fares change — check with Arriva Derby before you travel.
Tickets on the X38
Arriva Derby publishes singles on this route for adults, children and young people.
Adult Single · Child Single
…and 3 more tickets on this route.
Ticket types come from Arriva Derby's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 2 October 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Arriva Derby.
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 Arriva Derby 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 X38
X38 towards Derby
All 10 stops
- Derby Turn Wetmore
- Market Place (opp) Burton upon Trent
- Meadowside Drive (opp) Burton upon Trent
- Bus Garage (adj) Wetmore
- Pirelli Sports Club (adj) Wetmore
- Battista Road (adj) Wetmore
- Mill Stream Lane (nr) Clay Mills
- Royal Derby Hospital (Opp) Royal Derby Hospital
- The Rowditch (Adj) Uttoxeter New Road
- Bus Station (Bay 10) Derby
X38 towards Wetmore
All 8 stops
- Bus Station (Bay 10) Derby
- Victoria Street (Stop B2) Derby
- The Rowditch (Opp) Uttoxeter New Road
- Royal Derby Hospital (Adj) Royal Derby Hospital
- Mill Stream Lane (adj) Clay Mills
- Pirelli Sports Club (opp) Wetmore
- Derby Turn Wetmore
- Market Place (opp) Burton upon Trent
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change from 31 October 2026 To amend Route.
- Service change effective 11 April 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 30 August 2025 To amend Route.
- Service change effective 31 August 2024 To amend Route.
- Service change effective 6 February 2023 To amend Route.
- Service change effective 12 April 2021 To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PC1116467/22 · Changes in Derby City Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first X38 bus?
The first X38 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 X38 bus?
The last X38 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 22:55. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the X38 bus cost?
Arriva Derby's published fares on the X38: adult single £3.00. The X38 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. Arriva Derby day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the X38 bus?
The X38 is operated by Arriva Derby.
Is the X38 bus timetable changing?
Yes — a change to the X38 is registered with the Traffic Commissioner and takes effect on 31 October 2026. To amend Route.
Timetable data from Arriva Derby via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (West Midlands feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PC1116467/22. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.