Bus from Keswick (Cumbria) to Workington
2 direct routes · about 59 min · first bus 06:43, last bus 22:20 (weekdays).
Next buses to Workington as of 07:36
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 | ~59 min | 17 | Sat 18 · Sun 11 | 06:43 | 22:20 | Bus Station (K) (Stand 1) | The Theatre Royal | Low Portinscale, Braithwaite, Thornthwaite, Dubwath, Embleton, Cockermouth & 6 more |
| X4 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~56 min | 12 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 09:05 | 20:15 | Bus Station (K) (Stand 1) | The Theatre Royal | Applethwaite, Skiddaw, Bassenthwaite, Castle Inn, Bassenthwaite, Dubwath & 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 X5 bus or X4 bus timetable.
Fares from Keswick to Workington
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 Workington?
2 routes run directly from Keswick to Workington: the X5 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the X4 (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 The Theatre Royal, about 59 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Keswick to Workington?
Around 59 minutes on the X5, depending on time of day and 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 Workington?
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 Workington?
Adult singles from Keswick to Workington: £3.00 on the X5 and X4 (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.