🚌 Bus from Penrith to Keswick
3 direct routes · about 45 min · first bus 05:57, last bus 21:30 (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 | ~45 min | 28 | 05:57 | 21:30 | Bus Station (P) (Stand 3) |
| X4 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~47 min | 12 | 08:10 | 19:20 | Bus Station (P) (Stand 3) |
| 509 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~76 min | 4 | 11:30 | 17:50 | Bus Station (P) (Stand 1) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Penrith 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 Penrith to Keswick?
3 routes run directly from Penrith to Keswick: 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 Penrith to Keswick?
Around 45 minutes on the X5, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Penrith to Keswick?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the X5) leaves around 05:57 and the last around 21:30. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Penrith to Keswick?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.