🚌 Bus from Keswick to Ambleside
3 direct routes · about 49 min · first bus 07:00, last bus 21:25 (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 | ~49 min | 35 | 07:00 | 21:25 | Bus Station (K) (Stand 2) |
| 555 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~49 min | 5 | 18:30 | 20:25 | Bus Station (K) (Stand 2) |
| X8 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~40 min | 1 | 16:30 | 16:30 | Bus Station (K) (Stand 1) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Keswick 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 Keswick to Ambleside?
3 routes run directly from Keswick to Ambleside: the 555 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 555 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the X8 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire).
How long does the bus take from Keswick to Ambleside?
Around 49 minutes on the 555, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Keswick to Ambleside?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 555) leaves around 07:00 and the last around 21:25. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Keswick to Ambleside?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.