Lake District Buses

Explore the Lake District by Bus

Welcome to the Lake District, a landscape of breath-taking beauty, from soaring fells to serene, shimmering lakes. Imagine exploring it all without the stress of navigating narrow country roads or the endless search for a parking space. With Stagecoach, you can sit back, relax, and soak in the panoramic views from the top deck of a bus, turning your journey into an unforgettable part of the adventure.

Whether you're planning a family day out, a challenging hike up a famous peak, or a peaceful tour of charming villages, our extensive network is your ticket to freedom. Let us be your driver as you discover the heart of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. So join us for the cheaper, greener, and stress free way to tour the Lake District.

Download the Stagecoach Bus App 📱

 Download the Lakes by Bus Guide 📖

Lake District Buses

Want to discover the Lake District? We’ve got you with our award winning bus service.

Frequent Services: You can hop on and hop off all day with our North West Explorer ticket, discovering the Lake District at your own pace.

Great Value: The most affordable transport solution! Single journeys for no more than £3* or grab an unlimited all-day ticket from £12.50

Leave the car behind: See the sights without parking worries and fees.

Plan & Go: Grab a Lakes by Bus Guide or plan your own itinerary with the Stagecoach Bus App.

Going Hiking? Get dropped off and picked up from all major walking and hiking routes.

Lake District Open Top Buses🏞️

Our fun, open top double decker bus can be part of your Lake District adventure. Whether a day trip or a longer holiday, our open top bus route takes in the best tourist attractions the region has to offer: 

Open Top Bus Details

Lake District Bus & Boat Tickets🛥️

We have combined Lake District Bus & Boat tickets which are available for Coniston, Derwentwater, Ullswater and Windermere. 

Tickets are for a boat ride and a day's unlimited bus travel in the North West Explorer Zone.

Buy Bus & Boat Tickets

Tickets🎫

No booking required. Simply purchase your tickets on our app, or on the bus by card or cash. Single journeys are capped at £3* as part of the DfT fare cap.

For £12.50 a day, our North West Explorer ticket gives you the freedom to explore more! Plus, English concessionary pass holders can travel for FREE*!

Child tickets - Available for anyone under 16. 

Concessions* - If you have an English National Concessionary pass you can travel for free between 9:30am and 11pm Monday to Friday, and travel for free all day Saturday and Sunday including public holidays. Anyone else over 66 can travel at a concessionary rate.  

Everything you need for your day trip🏞️

•  Download the Stagecoach Bus App to plan your journey, purchase your ticket and track your bus! 
• View the Lakes by Bus Summer Guide for everything you need to know about our Lake District bus services, including all the must see tourist attractions and how to get there.
• View the Lake District Network Map which shows our bus routes across Cumbria & Lancashire. The great news is, our North West Explorer ticket covers all this area, and extends all the way to Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Dumfries and Chester, too!

Our Key Summer Routes

For a more detailed breakdown of our routes and places of interest, take a look at our dedicated area pages.

• Central Lakes: Windermere & Bowness
• Central Lakes: Ambleside
• Central Lakes: Grasmere
• North Lakes: Keswick
• South Lakes: Kendal
• East Lakes: Penrith
• East Lakes: Ullswater
• West Lakes: Cockermouth

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