Bus 38 in Leeds links Victoria D and Moor Allerton Ctr A. The route is 9.9 km long with 34 stops, and the official schedule from West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Metro) puts the full trip at about 37 minutes. On a weekday it runs 28 trips in one direction, and 42 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 38 |
| City | Leeds |
| Operator | West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Metro) |
| Start → end | Victoria D → Moor Allerton Ctr A |
| End → start | Moor Allerton Ctr A → Victoria D |
| Route length | 9.9 km / 9.8 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 34 / 33 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 37 minutes |
| Trips per day | 28 on weekdays, 42 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 14–36 · midday 30–34 · weekend 39–57 |
| First / last trip from «Victoria D» | 06:09 / 22:25 |
| First / last trip from «Moor Allerton Ctr A» | 06:03 / 23:05 |
| Fare | 2.50 £ (fare in effect since 30 March 2025) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 38
Outbound: Victoria D → Moor Allerton Ctr A
This direction has 34 stops and runs 9.9 km. The route passes Headrow F, Charing Cross, Grove Lane Junction, Saxon Road. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Victoria D | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Headrow F | 0.5 km | |
| 3 | Headrow K | 0.9 km | |
| 4 | Merrion D | 1.1 km | |
| 5 | Grafton Street | 1.5 km | |
| 6 | Lovell Park Hill | 1.7 km | |
| 7 | Carlton Hill | 2.1 km | |
| 8 | Servia Gardens | 2.3 km | |
| 9 | Craven Road | 2.7 km | |
| 10 | Charing Cross | 2.9 km | |
| 11 | Melville Road | 3.1 km | |
| 12 | Melville Place | 3.3 km | |
| 13 | Ridge Road | 3.8 km | |
| 14 | Wharfedale Avenue | 4.1 km | |
| 15 | Sugarwell Court | 4.4 km | |
| 16 | Ridge Grove | 4.7 km | |
| 17 | Woodhouse Ckt Club | 5.0 km | |
| 18 | Grove Lane Junction | 5.3 km | |
| 19 | Meanwood Health Ctr | 5.6 km | |
| 20 | Green Road | 5.8 km | |
| 21 | Green View | 6.0 km | |
| 22 | Parkside Green | 6.4 km | |
| 23 | Parkside Road | 6.7 km | |
| 24 | Cardinal Heenan Sch | 7.2 km | |
| 25 | St Urbans School | 7.4 km | |
| 26 | Saxon Road | 7.8 km | |
| 27 | Tynwald Hill | 8.0 km | |
| 28 | Scotland Wood Road | 8.2 km | |
| 29 | Deanswood Hill | 8.5 km | |
| 30 | Cranmer Bank | 8.7 km | |
| 31 | Moor Haven Court | 8.9 km | |
| 32 | Cranmer Road | 9.2 km | |
| 33 | King Lane P&R A | 9.3 km | |
| 34 | Moor Allerton Ctr A | 9.9 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Moor Allerton Ctr A → Victoria D
This direction has 33 stops and runs 9.8 km. The route passes Moor Allerton Centre C, Tynwald Hill, Green Road, Ridge Road. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moor Allerton Ctr A | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Moor Allerton Centre C | 0.3 km | |
| 3 | King Lane P&R B | 0.7 km | |
| 4 | Cranmer Road | 0.8 km | |
| 5 | Moor Haven Court | 1.0 km | |
| 6 | Cranmer Bank | 1.3 km | |
| 7 | Deanswood Hill | 1.4 km | |
| 8 | Scotland Wood Road | 1.8 km | |
| 9 | Tynwald Hill | 2.0 km | |
| 10 | Saxon Road | 2.2 km | |
| 11 | St Urbans School | 2.6 km | |
| 12 | Cardinal Heenan Sch | 2.8 km | |
| 13 | Parkside Road | 3.2 km | |
| 14 | Parkside Green | 3.6 km | |
| 15 | Green View | 4.0 km | |
| 16 | Green Road | 4.2 km | |
| 17 | Meanwood Health Centre | 4.6 km | |
| 18 | Grove Lane Junction | 4.9 km | |
| 19 | Woodhouse Cricket Club | 5.3 km | |
| 20 | Ridge Grove | 5.5 km | |
| 21 | Sugarwell Court | 5.8 km | |
| 22 | Wharfedale Avenue | 6.1 km | |
| 23 | Ridge Road | 6.4 km | |
| 24 | Melville Place | 6.8 km | |
| 25 | Melville Road | 7.0 km | |
| 26 | Charing Cross | 7.2 km | |
| 27 | Craven Road | 7.4 km | |
| 28 | Servia Gardens | 7.9 km | |
| 29 | Carlton Hill | 8.2 km | |
| 30 | Lovell Park Hill | 8.6 km | |
| 31 | Merrion E | 8.9 km | |
| 32 | Victoria M | 9.5 km | |
| 33 | Victoria D | 9.8 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Metro), the route runs 28 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 42 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Victoria D» | 06:09 — 22:25 | 08:29 — 23:37 |
| From «Moor Allerton Ctr A» | 06:03 — 23:05 | 08:25 — 21:57 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 14–36 minutes, most often every 30; midday every 30–34 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 32–58; on weekends every 39–57 minutes.
Fare and payment
A single ride costs 2.50 £ — fare in effect since 30 March 2025. The same fare applies to buses in West Yorkshire.
No single bus journey in West Yorkshire costs more than £2.50 — this is the Mayor’s Fare cap, so the actual price charged by an operator can be lower. A DaySaver is £6.00, and the multi-operator MCard covers buses across the county.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a ride on bus 38 cost?
2.50 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 30 March 2025.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Victoria D the first is at 06:09 and the last at 22:25. From Moor Allerton Ctr A they are 06:03 and 23:05.
How long does the trip from Victoria D to Moor Allerton Ctr A take?
About 37 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
34 outbound and 33 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 38 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 42 trips in one direction, running from Victoria D between 08:29 and 23:37.
Every route number with its termini, operating hours and travel time is collected in the Leeds buses overview.
Data current as of August 22, 2026. Schedule and termini — West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Metro). Fares — West Yorkshire Combined Authority. Stop list, schedule and route geometry come from the official GTFS feed (Bus Open Data Service (BODS)).