Bus from Kendal to Bowness on Windermere
4 direct routes · 29–37 min · first bus 08:10, last bus 22:00 (weekdays).
Next buses to Bowness on Windermere as of 07:02
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Kendal, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 599 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~30 min | 6 | Sat 6 · Sun 6 | 08:10 | 09:50 | Bus Station (Ken) (Stand C) | Bowness Pier (o/s) | Plantation Bridge, Reston, Ings, Windermere & Goodley Dale |
| 755 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~37 min | 5 | Sat 5 · Sun 4 | 08:50 | 17:28 | The Shakespeare Inn (o/s) | Bowness Pier (o/s) | Plantation Bridge, Reston, Ings, Windermere & Goodley Dale |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 555, 6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 555 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~29 min | 2 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 21:00 | 22:00 | Bus Station (Ken) (Stand C) | Bowness Pier (o/s) | Plantation Bridge, Staveley, Reston, Ings, Windermere & Goodley Dale |
| 6 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~35 min | 1 | Sat 2 · Sun 6 | 09:20 | 09:20 | Bus Station (Ken) (Stand C) | St Martins Church (opp) | Plantation Bridge, Staveley, Reston, Ings, Windermere & Goodley Dale |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 599 bus, 755 bus, 555 bus or 6 bus timetable.
Fares from Kendal to Bowness on Windermere
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 Kendal to Bowness on Windermere?
4 routes run directly from Kendal to Bowness on Windermere: the 599 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 755 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 555 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 6 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire). The most frequent is the 599, 6 times each weekday — board at Bus Station (Ken) (Stand C) and get off at Bowness Pier (o/s), about 30 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Kendal to Bowness on Windermere?
Between 29 minutes on the 555 and 37 on the 755, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Plantation Bridge, Reston, Ings, Windermere and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Kendal to Bowness on Windermere?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 08:10 and the last around 22:00. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Kendal to Bowness on Windermere?
Adult singles from Kendal to Bowness on Windermere: £3.00 on the 599, 755, 555 and 6 (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.