Our very popular open top buses allow you to leave the car behind and let us be your driver for the day. With day tickets from £8.50, see the Lake District in a different way. A fun, refreshing way to see the Lakes, our 599 open top buses cover the Central Lakes.
Travelling in the Lakes from Monday the 2nd of November?
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Bowness - Windermere - Ambleside - Grasmere on the 599
The Lakesider 599 bus runs every 20 minutes from Bowness to Grasmere, connecting with mainline station, Windermere. We provide free WiFi, USB charging points, spaces for buggies and bikes and audio commentary, so you get even more from your trip.

See the New Year in differently on the 599
And so the adventure begins, start the New Year right and explore the Lakes with Stagecoach.
Our popular open top 599 bus runs from Bowness to Grasmere, connecting with mainline Windermere Station. Brave the elements and be rewarded, the unrivalled vantage point from the top deck does not disappoint.
View the 599 New Year's Day timetable