🚌 Bus from Windermere to Ambleside
6 direct routes · about 20 min · first bus 08:55, last bus 18:39 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 599 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~20 min | 56 | 08:55 | 18:39 | Bus Rail Interchange (Stop 1) |
| 555 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~20 min | 37 | 06:00 | 22:21 | Bus Rail Interchange (Stop 1) |
| 555 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~27 min | 6 | 06:55 | 20:06 | Bus Rail Interchange (Stop 1) |
| 516 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~17 min | 2 | 09:08 | 09:08 | Bus Rail Interchange (Stop 1) |
| 505 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~20 min | 2 | 09:35 | 09:35 | Bus Rail Interchange (Stop 1) |
| X8 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~15 min | 1 | 11:10 | 11:10 | Bus Rail Interchange (Stop 1) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Windermere 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 Windermere to Ambleside?
6 routes run directly from Windermere to Ambleside: the 599 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 555 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 555 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 516 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 505 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the X8 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire).
How long does the bus take from Windermere to Ambleside?
Around 20 minutes on the 599, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Windermere to Ambleside?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 599) leaves around 08:55 and the last around 18:39. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Windermere to Ambleside?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.