Bus from Ambleside to Keswick (Cumbria)
3 direct routes · about 47 min · first bus 06:21, last bus 20:35 (weekdays).
Next buses to Keswick (Cumbria) as of 11:43
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Ambleside, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 555 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~47 min | 15 | Sat 19 · Sun 14 | 06:21 | 18:39 | bus interchange (Stand 1) | Keswick Park Hotel (opp) | Rydal, Grasmere, Dunmail Raise, Thirlmere, Legburthwaite, Stanah & 2 more |
| 555 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~46 min | 5 | Sat 5 · Sun 2 | 07:24 | 20:35 | bus interchange (Stand 1) | Keswick Park Hotel (opp) | Rydal, Grasmere, Dunmail Raise, Thirlmere, Legburthwaite, Stanah & 2 more |
| X8 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~40 min | 1 | Saturdays only | 11:25 | 11:25 | bus interchange (Stand 1) | Bus Station (K) (Stand 1) | Grasmere |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 555 bus or X8 bus timetable.
Fares from Ambleside to Keswick
- £3.00 adult single on the 555 and 555 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire)
- £6.70 adult single on the X8 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Ambleside to Keswick?
3 routes run directly from Ambleside to Keswick: the 555 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 555 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the X8 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire). The most frequent is the 555, 15 times each weekday — board at bus interchange (Stand 1) and get off at Keswick Park Hotel (opp), about 47 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ambleside to Keswick?
Around 47 minutes on the 555, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Rydal, Grasmere, Dunmail Raise, Thirlmere and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Ambleside to Keswick?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:21 and the last around 20:35. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ambleside to Keswick?
Adult singles from Ambleside to Keswick: £3.00 on the 555 and 555 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire); £6.70 on the X8 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire). The X8 costs at most £3.00 if it takes part in the England fare cap. Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.