London Bus 238 Timetable
First bus, last bus and departure times at every stop
This is the full timetable for the number 238 bus in London, which runs between Stratford Bus Station and Barking Station. The table shows the first bus, the last bus and how often the 238 runs from each of the 27 stops in each direction. Times below are for buses towards Barking Station (Mon-Fri). 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 238. Waiting at a stop right now? See live arrivals and the route map for bus 238 instead.
Tap any stop to see every scheduled departure, hour by hour, plus a link to its live arrivals.
Full 238 timetable from Stratford Bus Station (Mon-Fri)
Every scheduled 238 bus departure from Stratford Bus Station towards Barking Station, Mon-Fri. For other days, use the day buttons above or tap any stop in the table.
Full 238 timetable from Barking Station (Mon-Fri)
Every scheduled 238 bus departure from Barking Station towards Stratford Bus Station, Mon-Fri. 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 238 timetable FAQs
What time is the first 238 bus?
The first 238 bus leaves Stratford Bus Station at 00:05 towards Barking Station (Mon-Fri). From Barking Station the first bus is at 00:00. Use the table above for the first bus from any stop on the route.
What time is the last 238 bus?
The last 238 bus leaves Stratford Bus Station at 23:50 towards Barking Station (Mon-Fri). From Barking Station the last bus is at 23:45. Tap any stop in the table above to see its exact last departure.
How often does the 238 bus run?
During the day the 238 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 238 bus run on Sundays?
Yes. On Sundays the 238 runs from 00:05 until 23:50 from Stratford Bus Station. Use the Sun button above to see full Sunday times.
Does the 238 bus run at night?
Yes. The 238 is a 24-hour route, so buses keep running through the night, usually less often than during the day. Tap any stop above for its overnight times.