🚌 Bus from Ambleside to Windermere
6 direct routes · about 19 min · first bus 09:50, last bus 19:35 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 599 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~19 min | 56 | 09:50 | 19:35 | bus interchange (Stand 2) |
| 555 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~19 min | 41 | 06:50 | 23:17 | bus interchange (Stand 2) |
| 555 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~24 min | 5 | 19:19 | 21:09 | bus interchange (Stand 2) |
| 505 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~18 min | 4 | 18:25 | 21:05 | bus interchange (Stand 1) |
| 516 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~16 min | 3 | 20:43 | 23:03 | bus interchange (Stand 1) |
| X8 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~19 min | 1 | 17:10 | 17:10 | 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 Windermere?
6 routes run directly from Ambleside to Windermere: the 599 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 555 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 555 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 505 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 516 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the X8 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire).
How long does the bus take from Ambleside to Windermere?
Around 19 minutes on the 599, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Ambleside to Windermere?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 599) leaves around 09:50 and the last around 19:35. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ambleside to Windermere?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.