Bus from Keswick (Cumbria) to Penrith
3 direct routes · about 41 min · first bus 06:00, last bus 21:55 (weekdays).
Next buses to Penrith as of 06:55
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 | ~41 min | 18 | Sat 18 · Sun 11 | 06:00 | 21:55 | Bus Station (K) (Stand 1) | Rail Station (o/s) | Threlkeld, Mungrisdale, Troutbeck, Penruddock & Stainton |
| X4 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~41 min | 11 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 08:50 | 18:55 | Bus Station (K) (Stand 1) | Rail Station (o/s) | Threlkeld, Mungrisdale, Troutbeck, Penruddock & Redhills |
| 888 | Wright Brothers Coaches | ~35 min | 1 | Mondays only | 16:30 | 16:30 | Bus Station (K) (Stand 4) | Bus Station (P) (Stand 1) | Threlkeld, Mungrisdale, Troutbeck, Motherby & Greystoke |
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 or 888 bus timetable.
Fares from Keswick to Penrith
- £3.00 adult single on the X5 and X4 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire)
- £12.00 adult single, £12.00 return on the 888 (Wright Brothers Coaches) — 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 Penrith?
3 routes run directly from Keswick to Penrith: the X5 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the X4 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 888 (Wright Brothers Coaches). The most frequent is the X5, 18 times each weekday — board at Bus Station (K) (Stand 1) and get off at Rail Station (o/s), about 41 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Keswick to Penrith?
Around 41 minutes on the X5, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Threlkeld, Mungrisdale, Troutbeck, Penruddock and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Keswick to Penrith?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:00 and the last around 21:55. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Keswick to Penrith?
Adult singles from Keswick to Penrith: £3.00 on the X5 and X4 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire); £12.00 on the 888 (Wright Brothers Coaches). The 888 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.