Bus from Milnthorpe to Kendal
4 direct routes · 23–34 min · first bus 06:59, last bus 22:20 (weekdays).
Next buses to Kendal as of 12:09
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Milnthorpe, 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 | ~23 min | 17 | Sat 16 · Sun 5 | 06:59 | 22:20 | The Square (o/s) | The Shakespeare Inn (o/s) | Heversham, Leasgill, Levens Bridge, Brettargh Holt, Prizet & Kendal South |
| 755 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~23 min | 5 | Sat 5 · Sun 5 | 08:29 | 17:10 | Top of Church Street (opp) | The Shakespeare Inn (o/s) | Levens Bridge, Brettargh Holt, Prizet & Kendal South |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 99, 552
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~28 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:45 | 15:45 | The Square (o/s) | Bus Station (Ken) (Stand A) | Heversham, Leasgill, Levens Bridge, Brettargh Holt, Prizet & Kendal South |
| 552 | Lonsdale Buses | ~34 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 09:47 | 09:47 | Grisleymires Lane (opp) | Bus Station (Ken) (Stand A) | Heversham, Leasgill, Levens Bridge, Levens, Brettargh Holt, Sedgwick & 3 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Milnthorpe 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, 755 bus, 99 bus or 552 bus timetable.
Fares from Milnthorpe to Kendal
- £3.00 adult single on the 555 and 755 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire) and the 552 (Lonsdale Buses)
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 Milnthorpe to Kendal?
4 routes run directly from Milnthorpe to Kendal: the 555 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 755 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 99 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 552 (Lonsdale Buses). The most frequent is the 555, 17 times each weekday — board at The Square (o/s) and get off at The Shakespeare Inn (o/s), about 23 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Milnthorpe to Kendal?
Between 23 minutes on the 555 and 34 on the 552, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Heversham, Leasgill, Levens Bridge, Brettargh Holt and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Milnthorpe to Kendal?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:59 and the last around 22:20. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Milnthorpe to Kendal?
Adult singles from Milnthorpe to Kendal: £3.00 on the 555 and 755 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire) and the 552 (Lonsdale Buses). 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.