Welcome to the Lake District! 

Getting around the Lake District by bus is easy. Relax, take a break from driving this winter and explore the tranquil waters and outstanding scenery of this World Heritage Site.

Enjoy unlimited all-day travel in the central Lakes from as little as £10.00, or hop on for a single journey for no more than £3!* The easiest way to buy your Lake District bus tickets is on the Stagecoach App.

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Amble around Ambleside, Wander round Windermere or go carefree in Keswick - all without the palaver of parking, whatever the weather!🌨️

Windermere Buses

Ambleside Buses

Keswick Buses

Kendal Buses

Penrith Buses

Cockermouth Buses

Ullswater Buses

Grasmere Buses

Travelling in the Lakes this winter?❄️

Download The Lakes by bus winter timetable

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 Central Lakes or Explorer Zone.

Buy Bus & Boat Tickets

Lake District Open Top Buses 

Our fun, open top double deck bus can be part of your Lake District winter 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:

• 599 Bowness - Windermere - Ambleside - Grasmere timetable

Open Top Bus Details

UK Bus Award Winners

In 2023, our Lakes by Bus services won gold at the UK Bus Awards!

To find out why our services are best in the UK, click here.

How to get to the Lake District by bus this winter

Travelling into the Lakes by bus is easy. Check out our list of services below that can take you to your Lake District destination. Don't forget to have a look over our Lakes Ticket Guide, to find out what ticket might work best for you.

Travelling from West Cumbria?

• The X4/X5 service operates from Workington to Penrith, via Cockermouth & Keswick

Travelling from Carlisle?

• The 554 Service operates from Carlisle City Centre to Keswick, operating 7 days a week.
• The 104 Service operates from Carlisle City Centre to Penrith, operating 7 days a week.
• The 600 Service operates from Carlisle City Centre to Cockermouth, Monday to Saturday.

Travelling from Penrith? 

• The X4/X5 Service operates from Penrith to Workington, via Keswick & Cockermouth.
• The 508 Service operates from Penrith to Windermere, via Ullswater and Kirkstone Pass.

Travelling from Barrow-in-Furness?

• The 6 Service operates from Barrow to Windermere, via Ulverston & Bowness-on-Windermere.
• The X6 Service operates from Barrow to Kendal, via Ulverston, Newby Bridge & Grange-over-Sands.

Travelling from North Lancashire?

• The 555 Service operates from Lancaster City Centre to Keswick, via Kendal, Windermere, Ambleside & Grasmere.
• The 755 Service operates from Ocean Edge Holiday Park to Bowness-on-Windermere, via Morecambe, Carnforth & Kendal.

Lake District Bus Map

Unsure of where Stagecoach can take you in the Lake District? Find all our bus routes and ticket zones in our Lake District bus map.

Explore the Lakes by Bus

Lake District Bus FAQs

Q: Can you get around the Lake District by bus?

A: Yes! Getting around the Lake District by bus is easy. Leave the car at home and let our drivers take you where you need to go.

Q: How much are buses in the Lake District?

A: Single journeys are capped at £3* as part of the DfT fare cap. £3 is the maximum you will pay, but lots of our single fares will cost less than this. We also have our great value Central Lakes DayRider ticket costing £10.00. This ticket allows unlimited travel on all Stagecoach services within the Central Lakes zone. Travelling even further? Our North West Explorer ticket costing £12 allows unlimited travel on all Stagecoach services across the North West, including services in Cumbria as far as Dumfries on the 79 and Newcastle Upon Tyne on the 685.

Q: Where can I visit in the Lake District by bus?

A: Our Lakes by bus services cover all the following destinations; Ambleside, Bassenthwaite, Bowness-on-Windermere, Buttermere, Cockermouth, Coniston, Dungeon Ghyll, Grasmere, Hawkshead, Kendal, Keswick, Kirkstone Pass, Newby Bridge, Patterdale, Penrith, Rydal, Ullswater, Windermere and many more places too!

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