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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.
Popular bus routes
You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.
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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…
The bus connects holiday accommodation around the valley with destinations such as Pooley Bridge, Howtown and the Ullswater 'Steamers', and onward transport services already in place.
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.
Cumbria
Buses to and through Windermere:
Coniston Rambler 505 Windermere - Ambleside - Hawkshead - Coniston.
Langdale Rambler 516 Windermere - Ambleside - Dungeon Ghyll.
555 Lancaster - Kendal - Windermere - Ambleside - Grasmere - Keswick - Carlisle…
Buses to and through Keswick:
X4/X5 Workington - Cockermouth - Keswick - Penrith.
Honiston Rambler 77/77A Keswick - Buttermere - Keswick.(seasonal)
78 Keswick - Seatoller.
508 Keswick - Patterdale (and Windermere - seasonal)
555 Lancaster -…
Buttermere shuttlebus from Cockermouth - summer service running Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays during summer months.
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
Buses to and through Borrowdale.
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
Cockermouth
Buses to and through Cockermouth:
35 Workington - Cockermouth - Slatefell.
36 Workington - Cockermouth - Keswick.
58 Cockermouth - Maryport.
217 Cockermouth - Cleator Moor.
219 Cockermouth - Cleator Moor.
263 Maryport - Workington -…
Cumbria
Buses to and through Kendal: 45 Kendal - Burnside - Kendal. 106 & 107 Penrith - Shap - Kendal (Tuesdays & Fridays only). Coniston Rambler 505 Kendal - Ambleside - Hawkshead - Coniston. (Limited services to Kendal, most trips start at Windermere).…
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