X38 Worcester Bus Station ↔ Royal Hospital

Operated by First Worcestershire. First bus 07:05, last bus 17:37. 28 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 Royal Hospital — Monday to Friday (12 journeys)
Worcester Bus Station (Stand C) 07:0507:0507:2507:2507:4507:4508:0508:0508:2308:2708:4808:48
Shrub Hill Station (Adj) 07:1107:1007:3107:3007:5207:5108:1108:1308:3008:3508:5508:54
A & E Unit (Adj) 07:1907:1607:3907:3808:0108:0008:2008:2108:3908:4409:0409:02

Route map

All stops on route X38

X38 towards Worcester Bus Station

  1. A & E Unit (Adj) Worcestershire Royal Hospital
  2. Oaklands (Opp) Ronkswood
  3. Leopard Rise (Opp) Ronkswood
  4. Linksview Crescent (Adj) Ronkswood
  5. Ronkswood School (near) Ronkswood
  6. Trent Road (Adj) Ronkswood
  7. Ronkswood Crescent (Opp) Ronkswood
  8. Turnpike House (opp) Ronkswood
  9. Shrub Hill Station (Opp) Worcester
  10. Lowesmoor Terrace (opp) Lowesmoor
  11. The Cross (Adj) Worcester
  12. 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 17:37. 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. 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 the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.