Bus times in The Slack

All the buses in The Slack: 1 bus route and 2 bus stops. Pick a stop for live departures, or a route for the full timetable.

Next buses from Merlewood Lodge (o/s) as of 03:34

Scheduled times at The Slack’s busiest stop, from the operators’ timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for more departures and its live map, or pick another stop.

Cancellations & disruptions in The Slack today

Bus routes serving The Slack

Route numbers are reused all over the country. See every UK X6 bus timetable.

Single fares in England: capped at £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2. Fare cap guide →

Map of bus stops in The Slack

All 2 stops shown. Tap a marker for live departures.

Bus stops in The Slack

Operators in The Slack

Bus services here are registered with Cumbria County Council. See registered service changes and withdrawals →

Frequently asked questions

Which buses run in The Slack?

1 bus route serves The Slack, run by Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire. It is the X6 (Kendal to Ulverston).

How much is the bus fare in The Slack?

Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, falling to £2 from 1 January 2027. Buses in The Slack are run by Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire — check each operator's day and weekly tickets, which are often cheaper for multiple journeys.

How many bus stops are there in The Slack?

There are 2 active bus stops in The Slack. Each stop page on this site shows the next departures and every route that calls there.

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