Bus from Keswick (Cumbria) to Carlisle

1 direct route · about 67 min · first and last bus 08:55 (weekdays).

Next buses to Carlisle as of 10:57

Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Keswick, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.

Direct routes

RouteOperatorJourney timeWeekday journeysDaysFirstLastBoard atGet off atCalls at
553 Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire ~67 min 1 Sat 3 · Sun 3 08:55 08:55 Bus Station (K) (Stand 2) Market Hall (Stand N) Applethwaite, Skiddaw, Bassenthwaite, Castle Inn, Uldale, Caldbeck & 3 more

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 553 bus timetable.

Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes (England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →

Frequently asked questions

Which bus goes from Keswick to Carlisle?

The 553 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire) runs directly from Keswick to Carlisle. Board at Bus Station (K) (Stand 2) and get off at Market Hall (Stand N); the journey takes about 67 minutes.

How long does the bus take from Keswick to Carlisle?

Around 67 minutes on the 553, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Applethwaite, Skiddaw, Bassenthwaite, Castle Inn and other stops on the way.

What time is the first and last bus from Keswick to Carlisle?

On weekdays the first and last direct bus leaves around 08:55. Check the route timetables for weekends.

How much is the bus from Keswick to Carlisle?

Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.

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