🚌 Bus from Kendal to Carnforth
3 direct routes · about 53 min · first bus 05:35, last bus 20:15 (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 | ~53 min | 21 | 05:35 | 20:15 | Blackhall Road (Stand F) |
| 755 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~31 min | 10 | 10:30 | 18:45 | Blackhall Road (Stand F) |
| 552 | Lonsdale Buses | ~75 min | 1 | 13:15 | 13:15 | Blackhall Road (Stand E) |
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 Carnforth?
3 routes run directly from Kendal to Carnforth: the 555 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 755 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 552 (Lonsdale Buses).
How long does the bus take from Kendal to Carnforth?
Around 53 minutes on the 555, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Kendal to Carnforth?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 555) leaves around 05:35 and the last around 20:15. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Kendal to Carnforth?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.