Bus from Keswick (Cumbria) to Cockermouth
4 direct routes · 28–87 min · first bus 06:43, last bus 22:20 (weekdays).
Next buses to Cockermouth as of 07:21
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X5 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~28 min | 17 | Sat 18 · Sun 11 | 06:43 | 22:20 | Bus Station (K) (Stand 1) | Main Street (at) | Low Portinscale, Braithwaite, Thornthwaite, Dubwath & Embleton |
| X4 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~34 min | 12 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 09:05 | 20:15 | Bus Station (K) (Stand 1) | Main Street (at) | Applethwaite, Skiddaw, Bassenthwaite, Castle Inn, Bassenthwaite, Dubwath & 1 more |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 77, 77A
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~34 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 16:30 | 16:30 | Bus Station (K) (Stand 3) | Fairfield Junior School (opp) | Low Portinscale, Braithwaite, Whinlatter & Southwaite |
| 77A | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~87 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 18:30 | 18:30 | Bus Station (K) (Stand 3) | Fairfield Junior School (opp) | Low Portinscale, Portinscale, Nichol End, Swinside, Hawes End, Brandelhow & 11 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 X5 bus, X4 bus, 77 bus or 77A bus timetable.
Fares from Keswick to Cockermouth
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 Cockermouth?
4 routes run directly from Keswick to Cockermouth: the X5 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the X4 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 77 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 77A (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire). The most frequent is the X5, 17 times each weekday — board at Bus Station (K) (Stand 1) and get off at Main Street (at), about 28 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Keswick to Cockermouth?
Between 28 minutes on the X5 and 87 on the 77A, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Low Portinscale, Braithwaite, Thornthwaite, Dubwath and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Keswick to Cockermouth?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:43 and the last around 22:20. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Keswick to Cockermouth?
Adult singles from Keswick to Cockermouth: £3.00 on the X5, X4 and 77A (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.