🚌 Bus from Carnforth to Kendal
3 direct routes · about 46 min · first bus 07:29, last bus 21:52 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 555 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~46 min | 21 | 07:29 | 21:52 | Railway Station (Stop 2) |
| 755 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~30 min | 10 | 08:11 | 17:21 | Railway Station (Stop 2) |
| 552 | Lonsdale Buses | ~86 min | 1 | 08:55 | 08:55 | Railway Station (Stop 2) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Carnforth 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 Carnforth to Kendal?
3 routes run directly from Carnforth to Kendal: the 555 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 755 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 552 (Lonsdale Buses).
How long does the bus take from Carnforth to Kendal?
Around 46 minutes on the 555, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Carnforth to Kendal?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 555) leaves around 07:29 and the last around 21:52. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Carnforth to Kendal?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.