Bus from Bolton-le-Sands to Carnforth
6 direct routes · 3–12 min · first bus 06:31, last bus 23:24 (weekdays).
Next buses to Carnforth as of 12:06
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Bolton-le-Sands, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~8 min | 20 | Sat 15 · Sun 11 | 06:31 | 22:14 | Royal Hotel (opp) | Railway Station (Stop 2) | Detron Gate |
| 5 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~6 min | 17 | Sat 16 · Sun 11 | 07:13 | 23:24 | Royal Hotel (opp) | Railway Station (Stop 2) | Detron Gate |
| 555 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~12 min | 16 | Sat 16 · Sun 5 | 07:16 | 21:43 | Royal Hotel (opp) | Railway Station (Stop 2) | Detron Gate |
| 85 | Lonsdale Buses | ~3 min | 6 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 08:28 | 18:18 | Royal Hotel (opp) | Railway Station (Stop 2) | Detron Gate |
| 755 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~7 min | 5 | Sat 5 · Sun 5 | 08:06 | 16:44 | Royal Hotel (opp) | Railway Station (Stop 2) | Detron Gate |
| QE3 | The Travellers Choice | ~9 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:51 | 07:51 | Royal Hotel (opp) | Market Street (Stop 7) | Detron Gate |
Times are for the first boarding point in Bolton-le-Sands 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 55 bus, 5 bus, 555 bus, 85 bus or 755 bus timetable.
Fares from Bolton-le-Sands to Carnforth
- £2.40 adult single on the 55 and 5 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire)
- £3.00 adult single on the 555 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire) and the 85 (Lonsdale Buses)
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 Bolton-le-Sands to Carnforth?
6 routes run directly from Bolton-le-Sands to Carnforth: the 55 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 5 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 555 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 85 (Lonsdale Buses), the 755 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the QE3 (The Travellers Choice). The most frequent is the 55, 20 times each weekday — board at Royal Hotel (opp) and get off at Railway Station (Stop 2), about 8 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Bolton-le-Sands to Carnforth?
Between 3 minutes on the 85 and 12 on the 555, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Detron Gate on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Bolton-le-Sands to Carnforth?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:31 and the last around 23:24. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bolton-le-Sands to Carnforth?
Adult singles from Bolton-le-Sands to Carnforth: £2.40 on the 55 and 5 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire); £3.00 on the 555 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire) and the 85 (Lonsdale Buses). 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.