🚌 Bus from Keswick to Penrith
3 direct routes · about 41 min · first bus 06:00, last bus 21:55 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X5 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~41 min | 29 | 06:00 | 21:55 | Bus Station (K) (Stand 1) |
| X4 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~41 min | 11 | 08:50 | 18:55 | Bus Station (K) (Stand 1) |
| 509 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~69 min | 6 | 10:15 | 19:10 | 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 Penrith?
3 routes run directly from Keswick to Penrith: the X5 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the X4 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 509 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire).
How long does the bus take from Keswick to Penrith?
Around 41 minutes on the X5, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Keswick to Penrith?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the X5) leaves around 06:00 and the last around 21:55. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Keswick to Penrith?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.