Bus 238 in London links Stratford Bus Station and Barking Station. The route is 0.0 km long with 27 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 35 minutes. On a weekday it runs 114 trips in one direction, and 80 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 238 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | Stratford Bus Station → Barking Station |
| End → start | Barking Station → Stratford Bus Station |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 27 / 27 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 35 minutes |
| Trips per day | 114 on weekdays, 80 on weekends one way (111 on weekdays → Stratford Bus Station) |
| Frequency | peak 9–11 · midday 9–10 · weekend 14–30 |
| First / last trip from «Stratford Bus Station» | 00:05 / 23:50 |
| First / last trip from «Barking Station» | 00:00 / 23:45 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 238
Outbound: Stratford Bus Station → Barking Station
This direction has 27 stops. The route passes Stratford Broadway, Upton Lane, Katherine Road Plashet, High Street North East Ham. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stratford Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Stratford Broadway | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Barnby Street | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Stratford Park | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Amity Road | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Park Road | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Park Grove | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Upton Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | St Antonys Road | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Lucas Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Plashet Road | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Washington Road | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Walpole Road Upton Park | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Katherine Road Plashet | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Shrewsbury Road Plashet | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Plashet School | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | East Ham Station | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Bendish Road | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Ron Leighton Way | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | High Street North East Ham | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Newham Town Hall | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Altmore Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | St Olaves Road | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Burges Road | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | North Street | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Barking Town Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Barking Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Barking Station → Stratford Bus Station
This direction has 27 stops. The route passes Barking Town Centre, Newham Town Hall, Shrewsbury Road Plashet, St Antonys Road. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barking Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Barking Town Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | North Street | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Barking Tesco | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Burges Road | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | St Olaves Road | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Altmore Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Newham Town Hall | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Kempton Road | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Caledon Road | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Bendish Road | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | East Ham Station | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Plashet School | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Shrewsbury Road Plashet | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Katherine Road Plashet | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Whitfield Road | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Green Street (E13) | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Penge Road | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Churston Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | St Antonys Road | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Upton Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Park Road | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Amity Road | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Stratford Park | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Paul Street | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Stratford Broadway | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Stratford Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 114 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 80 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Stratford Bus Station» | 00:05 — 23:50 | 00:05 — 23:50 |
| From «Barking Station» | 00:00 — 23:45 | 00:00 — 23:45 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 9–11 minutes, most often every 10; midday every 9–10 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 10–11; on weekends every 14–30 minutes.
Fare and payment
A single ride costs 1.75 £ — fare in effect since 5 July 2026. The same fare applies to buses in London.
A single bus or tram journey costs £1.75. The Hopper fare lets you make unlimited bus and tram journeys within one hour of your first tap at no extra charge. Daily spending is capped at £5.25; a 7 Day Bus & Tram Pass costs £24.70. London buses do not accept cash — pay by contactless or Oyster. Transfers within 60 minutes are free. Within the Hopper hour the transfers are free; you must tap the same card or device.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a ride on bus 238 cost?
1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Stratford Bus Station the first is at 00:05 and the last at 23:50. From Barking Station they are 00:00 and 23:45.
How long does the trip from Stratford Bus Station to Barking Station take?
About 35 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
27 outbound and 27 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 238 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 80 trips in one direction, running from Stratford Bus Station between 00:05 and 23:50.
Every route number with its termini, operating hours and travel time is collected in the London buses overview.
Data current as of August 22, 2026. Schedule and termini — Transport for London (TfL). Fares — Mayor of London, MD3517 July 2026 fare changes (Direction to TfL). Stop list, schedule and route geometry come from the official GTFS feed (Bus Open Data Service (BODS), version 20260822_025337).