🚌 Bus from Ambleside to Kendal
3 direct routes · about 43 min · first bus 06:50, last bus 23:17 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 555 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~43 min | 41 | 06:50 | 23:17 | bus interchange (Stand 2) |
| 505 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~35 min | 4 | 18:25 | 21:05 | bus interchange (Stand 1) |
| 516 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~33 min | 3 | 20:43 | 23:03 | bus interchange (Stand 1) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Ambleside on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Ambleside to Kendal?
3 routes run directly from Ambleside to Kendal: the 555 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 505 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 516 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire).
How long does the bus take from Ambleside to Kendal?
Around 43 minutes on the 555, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Ambleside to Kendal?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 555) leaves around 06:50 and the last around 23:17. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ambleside to Kendal?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.