Bus from Carlisle to Keswick (Cumbria)

1 direct route · about 69 min · first and last bus 11:54 (weekdays).

Next buses to Keswick (Cumbria) as of 06:43

Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Carlisle, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.

Direct routes

RouteOperatorJourney timeWeekday journeysDaysFirstLastBoard atGet off atCalls at
553 Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire ~69 min 1 Sat 3 · Sun 3 11:54 11:54 Temp Stand M Bus Station (K) (Stand 2) Lingyclose Head, Dalston, Welton, Caldbeck, Uldale, Castle Inn & 3 more

Times are for the first boarding point in Carlisle 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 553 bus timetable.

Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes (England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →

Frequently asked questions

Which bus goes from Carlisle to Keswick?

The 553 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire) runs directly from Carlisle to Keswick. Board at Temp Stand M and get off at Bus Station (K) (Stand 2); the journey takes about 69 minutes.

How long does the bus take from Carlisle to Keswick?

Around 69 minutes on the 553, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Lingyclose Head, Dalston, Welton, Caldbeck and other stops on the way.

What time is the first and last bus from Carlisle to Keswick?

On weekdays the first and last direct bus leaves around 11:54. Check the route timetables for weekends.

How much is the bus from Carlisle to Keswick?

Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.

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