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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.

£2 Bus Fares until October 2023!

That's right - you can travel by bus for just £2 until October 31 2023, after which it will change to £2.50. There are plenty of routes across the Lake District, Cumbria, included in the scheme. A single bus ticket will cost just £2, 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.

£2 bus fares are available on single bus tickets until October 31st, so there's plenty of time to explore the Lakes for less. Part of the government's Help for Households campaign.

Popular bus routes

Buttermere Shuttle Bus
Running from 13 May – 28 August, this low-cost shuttle bus travels between Cockermouth and Buttermere.
Langdale
Useful information about sustainable travel around Langdale
Ullswater Bus

The bus connects holiday accommodation around the valley with Pooley Bridge, Lowther Castle, Ullswater Steamers, Howtown and onward transport services already in place.
Wasdale Shuttle Bus Timetable
Running in June, July and August, this low cost shuttle bus travels between Ravenglass and Wastwater.
Stagecoach 555

Lancaster • Kendal • Windermere • Ambleside • Grasmere • Keswick
1. 1 Jan 202331 Dec 2023
Stagecoach 599

Kendal • Windermere • Bowness • Ambleside • Grasmere
1. 1 Jan 000131 Dec 9999
2. 1 Jan 202331 Dec 2023
Stagecoach 508

Penrith • Aira Force • Glenridding • Patterdale
1. 1 Jan 202331 Dec 2023
Stagecoach 6

Barrow • Dalton • Ulverston • Newby Bridge • Bowness-on-Windermere • Windermere
1. 1 Jan 202331 Dec 2023
Hadrian's Wall AD122

Sit back and relax as we take you to enjoy the sights and sounds of Hadrian's Wall by bus.
Inspiring Itineraries

Check out our itineraries giving you choices of great car-free travel around the county.

You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.

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Buses to and through Sedbergh

Address

Sedbergh, Cumbria

Telephone
0871 200 22 33

website@cumbriatourism.org

Cumbria

Buses to and through Sedbergh:
564 Kendal - Sedbergh - Dent - Kirkby Stephen - Brough.
564B Cowgill - Dent - Sedbergh - Kendal.
567A Kirkby Lonsdale - Sedbergh.

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Buses to and through Grange

Address

Grange over Sands, Grange-over-Sands

Telephone
0871 200 22 33

informationcentre@grangeoversands.net

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.

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Buses to and through Ulverston

Address

Ulverston Town Council, Town Hall, Queen Street, LA12 7AR, LA12 7AR

Telephone
0871 200 22 33

d.phillips@southlakeland.gov.uk

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 -…

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Stagecoach Buses

Address

We're Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire and we provide bus services in Barrow, Carlisle, Kendal, Keswick, Morecambe and West Cumbria.

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Buses to and through Hawkshead

Address

Hawkshead, Cumbria

Telephone
0871 200 22 33

website@cumbriatourism.org

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)

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Stagecoach 599

Address

Telephone
01228 597222

cumbrianorthlancs.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com

Kendal • Windermere • Bowness • Ambleside • Grasmere

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Buses to and through Grasmere

Address

Grasmere, Cumbria

Telephone
0871 200 22 33

website@cumbriatourism.org

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 -…

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Buses to and through Langdale.

Address

Langdale, New Dungeon Ghyll, Langdale, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9JX

Telephone
0871 200 22 33

website@cumbriatourism.org

Langdale, Ambleside

Buses to and through Langdale:
Langdale Rambler 516 Kendal - Windermere - Ambleside - Dungeon Ghyll.

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Stagecoach 6

Address

Telephone
01228 597222

cumbrianorthlancs.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com

Barrow • Dalton • Ulverston • Newby Bridge • Bowness-on-Windermere • Windermere

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Buses to and through Aspatria

Address

Cumbria, CA5 3HB

Telephone
0871 200 22 33

website@cumbriatourism.org

Buses to and through Aspatria:
39 Carlisle - Wigton - Aspatria - Fletchertown.
300 Carlisle - Wigton - Aspatria - Whitehaven.
301 Carlisle - Wigton - Aspatria - Whitehaven.

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Buses to and through Sawrey

Address

Sawrey, -

Telephone
0871 200 22 33

website@cumbriatourism.org

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Buses to and through Sawrey:
Cross Lakes Shuttle 525 Bowness - Ferry House - Hawkshead - Grizedale - Coniston - seasonal.

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Buses to and through Cockermouth

Address

Cockermouth, Main Street, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9NH

Telephone
0871 200 22 33

cockermouthtowncouncil@btinternet.com

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 -…

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Ullswater Bus

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The bus connects holiday accommodation around the valley with Pooley Bridge, Lowther Castle, Ullswater Steamers, Howtown and onward transport services already in place.

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Buses to and through Borrowdale

Address

Borrowdale, Cumbria, CA12 5UY

Telephone
0871 200 22 33

website@cumbriatourism.org

Cumbria

Buses to and through Borrowdale.

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Buses to and through Coniston

Address

Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8EH

Telephone
0871 200 22 33

website@cumbriatourism.org

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.

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Buses to and through Broughton

Address

Broughton-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA20 6JF

Telephone
0871 200 22 33

broughtontic@btconnect.com

Cumbria

Buses to and through Broughton:
X7 Barrow - Broughton - Millom - Haverigg.

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Buses to and through Kirkby Lonsdale

Address

Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria

Telephone
0871 200 22 33

kltic@southlakeland.gov.uk

Cumbria

Buses to and through Kirkby Lonsdale:
81 Lancaster - Hornby - Kirkby Lonsdale.
567 Kendal - Kirkby Lonsdale.
567A Sedbergh - Kirkby Lonsdale (Thurs only).

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Stagecoach 555

Address

Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4BD

Telephone
01228 597222

cumbrianorthlancs.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com

Kendal

Lancaster • Kendal • Windermere • Ambleside • Grasmere • Keswick

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Buses to and through Workington

Address

Workington, Cumbria

Telephone
0871 200 22 33

workingtontic@allerdale.gov.uk

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.
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Buses to and through Carlisle

Address

Carlisle City Centre, Carlisle, CA3 8JW

Telephone
0871 200 22 33

tourism@carlisle.gov.uk

Carlisle

Buses to and through Carlisle:
38 Carlisle - Wigton - Silloth - Skinburness.
39/39A Carlisle - Wigton - Fletchertown.
71 Silloth - Kirkbride - Carlisle.
Caldbeck Rambler 73/73A Carlisle/Keswick - Caldbeck - Keswick - seasonal.
75 Carlisle -…

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