London Bus N38

Bus N38 in London links Walthamstow Bus Station and Victoria Bus Station. The route is 0.0 km long with 57 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 57 minutes. On a weekday it runs 15 trips in one direction.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus N38

Outbound: Walthamstow Bus Station → Victoria Bus Station

This direction has 57 stops. The route passes Grosvenor Park Road, Lea Bridge Roundabout, Balls Pond Road / Burder Road, Clerkenwell Road. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: Victoria Bus Station → Walthamstow Bus Station

This direction has 59 stops. The route passes Grosvenor Gardens (SW1), Grays Inn Road /Theobalds Road, Mildmay Park / Southgate Road, Clapton Pond. The full list of stops in order is below.

Schedule and frequency

According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 15 trips in one direction on a weekday.

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 N38 cost?

1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.

When do the first and last trips run?

From Walthamstow Bus Station the first is at 00:05 and the last at 04:45. From Victoria Bus Station they are 00:40 and 05:40.

How long does the trip from Walthamstow Bus Station to Victoria Bus Station take?

About 57 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

57 outbound and 59 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.

Does bus N38 run on weekends?

Yes, the route runs every day, with a separate weekend schedule.

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).