X38 Worcester to Worcestershire Royal Hospital via Lowesmoor, Ronkswood
Operated by First Worcestershire. First bus 07:05, last bus 17:35. 14 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £2.20 — more.
Wanted a different X38? 4 other bus routes are numbered X38 elsewhere in the UK — see every X38 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:05 | 07:25 | 07:45 | 08:05 | 08:23 | 08:48 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester Bus Station (Stand C) | 07:05 | 07:25 | 07:45 | 08:05 | 08:23 | 08:48 |
| Shrub Hill Station (Adj) | 07:10 | 07:30 | 07:51 | 08:11 | 08:30 | 08:54 |
| A & E Unit (Adj) | 07:16 | 07:38 | 08:00 | 08:20 | 08:39 | 09:02 |
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 X38
Adult single £2.20 · Child single £1.60
The same for any journey on the X38, 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 X38
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, 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 Worcestershire Royal Hospital
All 13 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
- Linksview Crescent (Opp) Ronkswood
- Leopard Rise (Adj) Ronkswood
- Oaklands (Adj) Ronkswood
- A & E Unit (Adj) Worcestershire Royal Hospital
X38 towards Worcester
All 12 stops
- A & E Unit (Adj) Worcestershire Royal Hospital
- Oaklands (Opp) Ronkswood
- Leopard Rise (Opp) Ronkswood
- Linksview Crescent (Adj) Ronkswood
- Ronkswood School (near) 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
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first X38 bus?
The first X38 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:05 (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 17:35. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the X38 bus cost?
First Worcestershire's published fares on the X38: adult single £2.20, child single £1.60. 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. First Worcestershire 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 First Worcestershire.
Timetable data from First Worcestershire via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (West Midlands feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.