Bus from Bassenthwaite to Keswick (Cumbria)
4 direct routes · 12–31 min · first bus 07:17, last bus 18:33 (weekdays).
Next buses to Keswick (Cumbria) as of 12:10
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Bassenthwaite, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X4 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~12 min | 11 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 08:28 | 18:33 | Village turn (at) | Bus Station (K) (Stand 1) | Skiddaw & Applethwaite |
| 554 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~19 min | 5 | Sat 5 · Sun 4 | 07:17 | 17:34 | Village turn (at) | Bus Station (K) (Stand 1) | Skiddaw & Applethwaite |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · X5S, 553
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X5S | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~31 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:06 | 08:06 | Trotters World (opp) | Bus Station (K) (Stand 1) | Dubwath, Thornthwaite, Braithwaite & Low Portinscale |
| 553 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~15 min | 1 | Sat 3 · Sun 3 | 12:47 | 12:47 | Village turn (at) | Crosthwaite Road (opp) | Skiddaw & Applethwaite |
Times are for the first boarding point in Bassenthwaite 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 X4 bus, 554 bus or 553 bus timetable.
Fares from Bassenthwaite to Keswick
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 Bassenthwaite to Keswick?
4 routes run directly from Bassenthwaite to Keswick: the X4 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 554 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the X5S (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 553 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire). The most frequent is the X4, 11 times each weekday — board at Village turn (at) and get off at Bus Station (K) (Stand 1), about 12 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Bassenthwaite to Keswick?
Between 12 minutes on the X4 and 31 on the X5S, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Skiddaw, Applethwaite on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Bassenthwaite to Keswick?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:17 and the last around 18:33. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bassenthwaite to Keswick?
Adult singles from Bassenthwaite to Keswick: £3.00 on the X4 and 554 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire). 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.