🚌 Bus from Kendal to Ambleside
3 direct routes · about 51 min · first bus 05:35, last bus 22:00 (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 | ~51 min | 37 | 05:35 | 22:00 | Bus Station (Ken) (Stand C) |
| 516 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~35 min | 2 | 08:50 | 08:50 | Bus Station (Ken) (Stand C) |
| 505 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~40 min | 2 | 09:15 | 09:15 | Bus Station (Ken) (Stand C) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Kendal 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 Kendal to Ambleside?
3 routes run directly from Kendal to Ambleside: the 555 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 516 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 505 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire).
How long does the bus take from Kendal to Ambleside?
Around 51 minutes on the 555, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Kendal to Ambleside?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 555) leaves around 05:35 and the last around 22:00. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Kendal to Ambleside?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.