Bus from Penrith to Keswick (Cumbria)
3 direct routes · about 40 min · first bus 06:02, last bus 21:35 (weekdays).
Next buses to Keswick (Cumbria) as of 06:54
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Penrith, 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 | ~40 min | 17 | Sat 17 · Sun 11 | 06:02 | 21:35 | Rail Station (o/s) | Bus Station (K) (Stand 1) | Stainton, Penruddock, Troutbeck, Mungrisdale & Threlkeld |
| X4 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~42 min | 12 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 08:15 | 19:25 | Rail Station (o/s) | Bus Station (K) (Stand 1) | Redhills, Penruddock, Troutbeck, Mungrisdale & Threlkeld |
| 888 | Wright Brothers Coaches | ~40 min | 1 | Mondays only | 12:30 | 12:30 | Bus Station (P) (Stand 1) | Bus Station (K) (Stand 4) | Greystoke, Motherby, Troutbeck, Mungrisdale & Threlkeld |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every X5 bus, X4 bus or 888 bus timetable.
Fares from Penrith to Keswick
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 Penrith to Keswick?
3 routes run directly from Penrith to Keswick: the X5 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the X4 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 888 (Wright Brothers Coaches). The most frequent is the X5, 17 times each weekday — board at Rail Station (o/s) and get off at Bus Station (K) (Stand 1), about 40 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Penrith to Keswick?
Around 40 minutes on the X5, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Stainton, Penruddock, Troutbeck, Mungrisdale and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Penrith to Keswick?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:02 and the last around 21:35. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Penrith to Keswick?
Adult singles from Penrith to Keswick: £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.