Bus Route 38B — Norwich to Mulbarton: Times, Stops & Fares (2026)
The 38B bus service runs from Norwich to Mulbarton, operated by First Eastern Counties. This complete 2026 guide covers the stops in order for each direction, first and last buses, frequency, journey times, fares and answers to common questions — all worked out from the registered open timetable data.
🧭 Route 38B at a Glance
| Route | 38B — Norwich to Mulbarton |
|---|---|
| Operator | First Eastern Counties |
| Direction | Norwich to Mulbarton · Mulbarton to Norwich |
| Stops listed | 46 stops across 2 direction(s) |
| Typical journey | Around 25 minutes end to end (Norwich to Mulbarton) |
| Runs | Daily |
🚌 Route 38B: Stops from Norwich to Mulbarton
First bus from Norwich: 19:05 · last bus 19:05 · 1 departures.
- Castle Meadow, Norwich City Centre
- St Stephens Street, Norwich City Centre
- Langham Close, Norwich
- Mill Close, Norwich
- Hatton Road, Norwich
- Keyes Road, Norwich
- Cavell Road, Norwich
- Mansfield Lane, Lakenham
- Manthorpe Close, Lakenham
- Colburn Road, Lakenham
- Robin Hood Road, Tuckswood
- Bessemer Road, Tuckswood
- Hall Road, Tuckswood
- Fountains Road, Tuckswood
- Marsh Harrier Inn, South Tuckswood
- Low Road, Keswick
- Short Lane, Swardeston
- Bus Shelter, Swardeston
- Worlds End, Mulbarton
- Rectory Lane, Mulbarton
- Bluebell Road, Mulbarton
- Birchfield Lane, Mulbarton
- Lark Rise, Mulbarton
- Roundabout, Mulbarton
🚌 Route 38B: Stops from Mulbarton to Norwich
First bus from Mulbarton: 19:35 · last bus 19:35 · 1 departures.
- Roundabout, Mulbarton
- Lark Rise, Mulbarton
- Birchfield Lane, Mulbarton
- Birchfield Gardens, Mulbarton
- The Common, Mulbarton
- Worlds End, Mulbarton
- Bus Shelter, Swardeston
- Short Lane, Swardeston
- Low Road, Keswick
- Marsh Harrier Inn, South Tuckswood
- Fountains Road, Tuckswood
- Bessemer Road, Tuckswood
- Robin Hood Road, Tuckswood
- Coleburn Road, Lakenham
- Manthorpe Close, Lakenham
- Mansfield Lane, Lakenham
- Beeching Road, Norwich
- Keyes Road, Norwich
- Southwell Road, Norwich
- Mill Close, Norwich
- Langham Close, Norwich
- St Stephens Street, Norwich City Centre
⏱️ Times & Frequency — Route 38B
Summary from the main timetable (Monday to Friday), aggregating every journey pattern of each direction:
| Direction | First | Last | Frequency | End-to-end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich to Mulbarton | 19:05 | 19:05 | limited service — 1 departures on weekdays | around 25 min |
| Mulbarton to Norwich | 19:35 | 19:35 | limited service — 1 departures on weekdays | around 28 min |
Departures from Castle Meadow, Norwich City Centre (Norwich to Mulbarton, fullest pattern): 19:05
Departures from Roundabout, Mulbarton (Mulbarton to Norwich, fullest pattern): 19:35
Day-by-day running — Norwich to Mulbarton
| Days | First | Last | Buses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 19:05 | 19:05 | 1 |
| Saturdays | 19:05 | 19:05 | 1 |
| Sundays | 11:15 | 16:30 | 3 |
First bus times — Norwich to Mulbarton
The first bus on the fullest pattern calls at its stops at these times (Monday to Friday):
| Stop | First bus |
|---|---|
| Castle Meadow, Norwich City Centre | 19:05 |
| St Stephens Street, Norwich City Centre | 19:08 |
| Langham Close, Norwich | 19:10 |
| Mill Close, Norwich | 19:11 |
| Hatton Road, Norwich | 19:11 |
| Keyes Road, Norwich | 19:12 |
| Cavell Road, Norwich | 19:13 |
| Mansfield Lane, Lakenham | 19:13 |
| Manthorpe Close, Lakenham | 19:14 |
| Colburn Road, Lakenham | 19:14 |
| Robin Hood Road, Tuckswood | 19:16 |
| Bessemer Road, Tuckswood | 19:16 |
| Hall Road, Tuckswood | 19:17 |
| Fountains Road, Tuckswood | 19:17 |
| Marsh Harrier Inn, South Tuckswood | 19:18 |
| Low Road, Keswick | 19:21 |
| Short Lane, Swardeston | 19:24 |
| Bus Shelter, Swardeston | 19:24 |
| Worlds End, Mulbarton | 19:26 |
| Rectory Lane, Mulbarton | 19:27 |
| Bluebell Road, Mulbarton | 19:28 |
| Birchfield Lane, Mulbarton | 19:29 |
| Lark Rise, Mulbarton | 19:29 |
| Roundabout, Mulbarton | 19:30 |
📍 Areas Served
Within the Norwich area this service calls at stops in Norwich, Norwich City Centre, Tuckswood, Lakenham, South Tuckswood.
🔀 Interchanges on this Route
At Castle Meadow, Norwich City Centre you can change to 22 other services, including route 132, route 32, route 36, route 36A, route 36B.
At Marsh Harrier Inn, South Tuckswood you can change to 11 other services, including route 1, route 132, route 1A, route 32, route 36.
At St Stephens Street, Norwich City Centre you can change to 10 other services, including route 36, route 36A, route 36B, route 37, route 38.
At Fountains Road, Tuckswood you can change to 9 other services, including route 1, route 132, route 1A, route 32, route 36B.
🔀 Connections & the Operator
Route 38B is operated by First Eastern Counties — see the full First Eastern Counties operator page for the rest of its Norwich-area network. More Norwich routes are listed on the Norwich bus guide, or browse the Norfolk bus hub.
🎫 Fares & Payment
- Fare cap: single fares on this service are capped at £3 under the England national fare cap — the cap falls to £2 from 1 January 2027. See BusUpdate’s fare cap guide.
- Paying: most operators in this area accept contactless bank cards and mobile payment as well as cash; smaller community operators may differ — check with First Eastern Counties for this route.
- Day tickets: if you make several journeys, ask the driver about First Eastern Counties day tickets, which can beat paying capped singles.
❓ Route 38B — FAQs
How long does the 38B take from Norwich to Mulbarton?
Around 25 minutes end to end on the main timetable, varying with traffic, time of day and how many stops are requested.
How often does the 38B run?
Limited service — 1 departures on weekdays on the main weekday timetable, with first bus 19:05 and last bus 19:05 from Norwich. Services on other days of the week (Monday to Friday, Saturdays, Sundays) can differ.
How much is the fare on route 38B?
Single fares are capped at £3 under the England fare cap (£2 from 1 January 2027). First Eastern Counties day tickets may be cheaper if you make several journeys.
What days does the 38B run?
Daily — calendars in the registered timetable: Monday to Friday, Saturdays, Sundays.
Sources: Timetable data from First Eastern Counties / Bus Open Data Service (BODS), 21 October 2026; stop locations from NaPTAN. Open data (OGL v3.0), independently compiled by BusUpdate — check the operator before travelling for any short-notice changes.