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A bus is arguably the most convenient way to explore Cumbria and the Lake District. Whether sitting back on the top deck of an open-top bus or tackling our mountain passes on a small rambler service, the bus is both versatile and liberating: you can go pretty much anywhere without worrying about getting there – which frees you up to just enjoy the views.
Check out our information on bus routes in the county – their service number, the route they take and what you can see along the way: it’s the ideal way to explore the region. Also , check out our car-free itineraries for the Lake District, Cumbria and let us inspire your holiday as you leave the car at home.
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A bus is arguably the most convenient way to explore Cumbria and the Lake District. Whether sitting back on the top deck of an open-top bus or tackling our mountain passes on a small rambler service, the bus is both versatile and liberating: you can go pretty much anywhere without worrying about getting there – which frees you up to just enjoy the views.
Check out our information on bus routes in the county – their service number, the route they take and what you can see along the way: it’s the ideal way to explore the region. Also , check out our car-free itineraries for the Lake District, Cumbria and let us inspire your holiday as you leave the car at home.
There are plenty of routes across the Lake District, so there's never been a better time to hop aboard and make the journey part of the experience. Sit back, relax and let someone else do the driving as you admire our beautiful landscapes from your seat.
Simply buy your ticket online or on board, with no discount code needed. The tickets are available with Stagecoach, as well as local bus operators - so you'll be spoilt for choice when choosing where to go.
Stagecoach operates a large number of eligible services across the area, taking you to destinations like Windermere, Grasmere, Hawkshead, Ulverston, Kirkby Lonsdale, Ullswater, the West Coast, Carlisle, Keswick, and so many more.
£3 bus fares are available on all single bus tickets, so there's plenty of time to explore the Lakes for less.
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You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.
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Buttermere shuttlebus from Cockermouth - summer service running Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays during summer months.
Cumbria
Buses to and through Broughton:
X7 Barrow - Broughton - Millom - Haverigg.
Kendal
Lancaster • Kendal • Windermere • Ambleside • Grasmere • Keswick
Grange-over-Sands
Buses to and through Grange-over-Sands:
530 Kendal - Grange - Cartmel.
532 Grange - Kents Bank - Flookburgh - Cark - Cartmel.
X6 Barrow - Grange - Kendal.
Langdale, Ambleside
Buses to and through Langdale:
Langdale Rambler 516 Kendal - Windermere - Ambleside - Dungeon Ghyll.
Cumbria
Buses to and through Grasmere:
555 Lancaster - Kendal - Windermere - Ambleside - Grasmere - Keswick - Carlisle.
599 Kendal - Windermere - Ambleside - Grasmere - Lakeside (summer). Open top service during good weather.
599 Kendal - Windermere -…
Cumbria
The Fellrunner Buses are operated and driven by local volunteers for the benefit of the community.They serve most of the villages in the Penrith area with services to Penrith or Carlisle.
Cumbria
Buses to and through Sedbergh:
564 Kendal - Sedbergh - Dent - Kirkby Stephen - Brough.
564B Cowgill - Dent - Sedbergh - Kendal.
567A Kirkby Lonsdale - Sedbergh.
Cumbria
Buses to and through Whitehaven: 1 Kells - Parton - Whitehaven - Bransty. 6/X6 Whitehaven - Egremont - Ravenglass - Muncaster Castle - Millom. 22/22C Egremont - Cleator - Whitehave - Bransty. 30/30A/30B Thornhill - Whitehaven - Workington - Maryport…
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Buses to and through Sawrey:
Cross Lakes Shuttle 525 Bowness - Ferry House - Hawkshead - Grizedale - Coniston - seasonal.
Buses to and through Aspatria:
39 Carlisle - Wigton - Aspatria - Fletchertown.
300 Carlisle - Wigton - Aspatria - Whitehaven.
301 Carlisle - Wigton - Aspatria - Whitehaven.
Cumbria
Buses to and through Kirkby Lonsdale:
81 Lancaster - Hornby - Kirkby Lonsdale.
567 Kendal - Kirkby Lonsdale.
567A Sedbergh - Kirkby Lonsdale (Thurs only).
Penrith • Aira Force • Glenridding • Patterdale
Cumbria
Buses to and through Coniston:
Coniston Rambler 505 Ambleside - Hawkshead - Coniston.
X12 Coniston - Spark Bridge - Ulverston.
Cross Lakes Experience 525 Bowness - Ferry House - Hawkshead - Coniston (seasonal).
X12 Coniston - Ulverston.
Cumbria
Buses to and through Workington:
1A Great Clifton - Workington.
30/30A/30B Thornhill - Whitehaven - Workington - Maryport.
31/31A Frizington - Cleator Moor - Whitehaven - Workington - Maryport
35 Workington - Great Broughton - Cockermouth l.
36…
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Buses to and through Wetheral:
75 Carlisle - Scotby - Wetheral.
Queen Street
Buses to and through Ulverston:
6/6A Barrow - Dalton - Ulverston.
11 Barrow - Roa Island - Ulverston.
509 Askam - Kirkby-in-Furness - Ulverston.
538 Newby Bridge - Lakeside - Bouth - Ulverston.
X12 Coniston - Ulverston.
X6 Barrow - Ulverston -…
The Wasdale Shuttle bus is a 22 seat vehicle with space for a pushchair/folding wheelchair. Dogs are allowed on the bus. The service runs during the summer months only.
Cumbria
Buses to and through Hawkshead:
505 Kendal - Ambleside - Hawkshead - Coniston. (Coniston Rambler)
Cross Lakes Shuttle 525 Bowness - Ferry House - Hawkshead - Grizedale - Coniston - summer only)
Cumbria
Buses to and through Borrowdale.
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