X38 High Street ↔ Bus Station

Operated by Arriva Derby. First bus 06:20, last bus 22:55. 59 journeys on weekdays.

The X38 is confirmed in the national fare cap — single fares cost at most £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Source: GOV.UK. Details →

Timetable

Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.

X38 towards Bus Station — Monday to Friday (30 journeys)
Derby Turn 06:30·····························
Market Place (opp) 06:4007:0507:3507:5508:2509:0009:3009:5010:2010:5011:2011:5012:2012:5013:2013:5014:2014:5015:2015:5016:2016:5017:2517:5518:2519:0019:5020:5521:5522:55
Royal Derby Hospital (Opp) 07:0007:3008:0008:2008:4509:2009:5010:1010:4011:1011:4012:1012:4013:1013:4014:1014:4015:1015:4016:1016:4017:1017:4518:1518:4519:2020:0621:1122:1123:11
Bus Station (Bay 10) 07:1007:4508:1508:3509:0009:3510:0510:2510:5511:2511:5512:2512:5513:2513:5514:2514:5515:2515:5516:2516:5517:2518:0018:3019:0019:3520:2021:2522:2523:25

Route map

All stops on route X38

X38 towards Bus Station

  1. Derby Turn Wetmore
  2. Market Place (opp) Burton upon Trent
  3. Meadowside Drive (opp) Burton upon Trent
  4. Bus Garage (adj) Wetmore
  5. Pirelli Sports Club (adj) Wetmore
  6. Battista Road (adj) Wetmore
  7. Mill Stream Lane (nr) Clay Mills
  8. Royal Derby Hospital (Opp) Royal Derby Hospital
  9. The Rowditch (Adj) Uttoxeter New Road
  10. Bus Station (Bay 10) Derby

X38 towards High Street

  1. Bus Station (Bay 10) Derby
  2. Victoria Street (Stop B2) Derby
  3. The Rowditch (Opp) Uttoxeter New Road
  4. Royal Derby Hospital (Adj) Royal Derby Hospital
  5. Mill Stream Lane (adj) Clay Mills
  6. Pirelli Sports Club (opp) Wetmore
  7. Derby Turn Wetmore
  8. Market Place (opp) Burton upon Trent

Service history & registered changes

From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. 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?

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.

Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.