Bus from Kendal to Windermere
7 direct routes · 17–38 min · first bus 05:35, last bus 22:00 (weekdays).
Next buses to Windermere as of 10:48
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 555 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~38 min | 22 | Sat 27 · Sun 16 | 05:35 | 22:00 | Bus Station (Ken) (Stand C) | Bus Rail Interchange (Stop 1) | Plantation Bridge, Staveley, Reston & Ings |
| 599 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~27 min | 6 | Sat 6 · Sun 6 | 08:10 | 09:50 | Bus Station (Ken) (Stand C) | Bus Rail Interchange (Stop 1) | Plantation Bridge, Reston & Ings |
| 755 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~29 min | 5 | Sat 5 · Sun 4 | 08:57 | 17:33 | The Shakespeare Inn (o/s) | Bus Rail Interchange (Stop 1) | Plantation Bridge, Reston & Ings |
4 occasional services — once or twice a day · 516, 505, 6, 508
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 516 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~20 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 08:50 | 08:50 | Bus Station (Ken) (Stand C) | Bus Rail Interchange (Stop 1) | Plantation Bridge, Reston & Ings |
| 505 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~23 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 09:15 | 09:15 | Bus Station (Ken) (Stand C) | Bus Rail Interchange (Stop 1) | Plantation Bridge, Reston & Ings |
| 6 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~30 min | 1 | Sat 2 · Sun 6 | 09:20 | 09:20 | Bus Station (Ken) (Stand C) | Bus Rail Interchange (Stop 1) | Plantation Bridge, Staveley, Reston & Ings |
| 508 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~17 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 08:35 | 08:35 | Bus Station (Ken) (Stand C) | Bus Rail Interchange (Stop 1) | Plantation Bridge, Reston & Ings |
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 555 bus, 599 bus, 755 bus, 516 bus, 505 bus, 6 bus or 508 bus timetable.
Fares from Kendal to 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 Windermere?
7 routes run directly from Kendal to Windermere: the 555 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 599 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 755 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 516 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 505 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 6 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 508 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire). The most frequent is the 555, 22 times each weekday — board at Bus Station (Ken) (Stand C) and get off at Bus Rail Interchange (Stop 1), about 38 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Kendal to Windermere?
Between 17 minutes on the 508 and 38 on the 555, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Plantation Bridge, Staveley, Reston, Ings on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Kendal to Windermere?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:35 and the last around 22:00. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Kendal to Windermere?
Adult singles from Kendal to Windermere: £3.00 on the 555, 599, 755, 516, 505, 6 and 508 (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.