Bus from Keswick (Cumbria) to Grasmere (Cumbria)
3 direct routes · about 29 min · first bus 07:01, last bus 21:26 (weekdays).
Next buses to Grasmere (Cumbria) as of 09:59
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 555 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~29 min | 18 | Sat 21 · Sun 14 | 07:01 | 21:26 | Greta Bank (at) | Heaton Cooper Studio (opp) | Castlerigg, Dale Bottom, Stanah, Legburthwaite, Thirlmere & Dunmail Raise |
| 555 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~29 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 2 | 18:31 | 20:26 | Greta Bank (at) | Heaton Cooper Studio (opp) | Castlerigg, Dale Bottom, Stanah, Legburthwaite, Thirlmere & Dunmail Raise |
| X8 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~25 min | 1 | Saturdays only | 16:30 | 16:30 | Bus Station (K) (Stand 1) | Heaton Cooper Studio (opp) | — |
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 555 bus or X8 bus timetable.
Fares from Keswick to Grasmere
- £3.00 adult single on the 555 and 555 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire)
- £5.40 adult single on the X8 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
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 Grasmere?
3 routes run directly from Keswick to Grasmere: the 555 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 555 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the X8 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire). The most frequent is the 555, 18 times each weekday — board at Greta Bank (at) and get off at Heaton Cooper Studio (opp), about 29 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Keswick to Grasmere?
Around 29 minutes on the 555, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Castlerigg, Dale Bottom, Stanah, Legburthwaite and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Keswick to Grasmere?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:01 and the last around 21:26. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Keswick to Grasmere?
Adult singles from Keswick to Grasmere: £3.00 on the 555 and 555 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire); £5.40 on the X8 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire). The X8 costs at most £3.00 if it takes part in the England fare cap. 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.