London Bus 38 Timetable
First bus, last bus and departure times at every stop
This is the full timetable for the number 38 bus in London, which runs between Clapton Pond and Victoria Bus Station. The table shows the first bus, the last bus and how often the 38 runs from each of the 44 stops in each direction. Times below are for buses towards Victoria Bus Station (Mon-Thu). Use the toggles to switch direction or day, and tap any stop for its full hour by hour departure list.
This page shows TfL's scheduled times for the 38. Waiting at a stop right now? See live arrivals and the route map for bus 38 instead.
Tap any stop to see every scheduled departure, hour by hour, plus a link to its live arrivals.
Full 38 timetable from Clapton Pond (Mon-Thu)
Every scheduled 38 bus departure from Clapton Pond towards Victoria Bus Station, Mon-Thu. For other days, use the day buttons above or tap any stop in the table.
Full 38 timetable from Victoria Bus Station (Mon-Thu)
Every scheduled 38 bus departure from Victoria Bus Station towards Lea Bridge Roundabout, Mon-Thu. For other days, use the day buttons above or tap any stop in the table.
First and Last are the earliest and latest scheduled departures from each stop in the chosen direction. Every is the typical daytime interval between buses from 07:00 to 19:00; buses may be more frequent at peak times and less frequent early and late. Times at the final stop are arrivals. Times at stops along the route are TfL's scheduled running times from the start of the route, so on busy days buses can run a few minutes later. Tap a stop row for its full list of departures. All times come from Transport for London's timetable data.
Source: TfL Timetable API
Bus 38 timetable FAQs
What time is the first 38 bus?
The first 38 bus leaves Clapton Pond at 05:10 towards Victoria Bus Station (Mon-Thu). From Victoria Bus Station the first bus is at 05:55. Use the table above for the first bus from any stop on the route.
What time is the last 38 bus?
The last 38 bus leaves Clapton Pond at 00:10 towards Victoria Bus Station (Mon-Thu). From Victoria Bus Station the last bus is at 00:30. Tap any stop in the table above to see its exact last departure.
How often does the 38 bus run?
During the day the 38 typically runs about every 10 minutes. Buses can be more frequent at peak times and less frequent early in the morning and late in the evening.
Does the 38 bus run on Sundays?
Yes. On Sundays the 38 runs from 05:10 until 00:10 from Clapton Pond. Use the Sun button above to see full Sunday times.
Does the 38 bus run at night?
The 38 itself stops after the last bus at 00:10, but night bus N38 covers the route through the night. See the N38 route page for its stops and live times.