Bus from Keswick (Cumbria) to Bassenthwaite
4 direct routes · 14–23 min · first bus 08:55, last bus 20:15 (weekdays).
Next buses to Bassenthwaite as of 11:08
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Keswick, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X4 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~14 min | 12 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 09:05 | 20:15 | Bus Station (K) (Stand 1) | Village turn (opp) | Applethwaite & Skiddaw |
| 554 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~15 min | 5 | Sat 5 · Sun 4 | 10:35 | 18:00 | Bus Station (K) (Stand 1) | Village turn (opp) | Applethwaite & Skiddaw |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · X5S, 553
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X5S | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~23 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:37 | 15:37 | School (near) | Trotters World (o/s) | Low Portinscale, Braithwaite, Thornthwaite & Dubwath |
| 553 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~16 min | 1 | Sat 3 · Sun 3 | 08:55 | 08:55 | Bus Station (K) (Stand 2) | Village turn (opp) | Applethwaite & Skiddaw |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every X4 bus, 554 bus or 553 bus timetable.
Fares from Keswick to Bassenthwaite
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 Keswick to Bassenthwaite?
4 routes run directly from Keswick to Bassenthwaite: the X4 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 554 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the X5S (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 553 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire). The most frequent is the X4, 12 times each weekday — board at Bus Station (K) (Stand 1) and get off at Village turn (opp), about 14 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Keswick to Bassenthwaite?
Between 14 minutes on the X4 and 23 on the X5S, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Applethwaite, Skiddaw on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Keswick to Bassenthwaite?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 08:55 and the last around 20:15. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Keswick to Bassenthwaite?
Adult singles from Keswick to Bassenthwaite: £3.00 on the X4 and 554 (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.