2 Penrith Bus Station ↔ North Lakes school

Operated by Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire. First bus 08:36, last bus 15:36. 2 journeys on weekdays.

Wanted a different 2? 116 other bus routes are numbered 2 elsewhere in the UK — see every 2 bus by area.

✅ The 2 is confirmed in the national fare cap — single fares cost at most £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Source: GOV.UK. Details →
📅 Today is Summer bank holiday — many operators run a Sunday or special timetable on bank holidays. Check before travelling.

Timetable

Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.

towards North Lakes school · Monday to Friday towards Penrith Bus Station · Monday to Friday
2 towards North Lakes school — Monday to Friday (1 journey)
Musgrave Street (opp) 08:36
Rusholme (at) 08:46
Wetheriggs Junior School (o/s) 08:58

Route map

All stops on route 2

2 towards North Lakes school

  1. Musgrave Street (opp) Castletown
  2. Norfolk Road (at) Castletown
  3. Booth's Supermarket (o/s) Penrith
  4. Esso Petrol Station (o/s) Penrith
  5. Raiselands Croft (at) Penrith
  6. Rusholme (at) Penrith
  7. Fair Hill (near) Fairhill
  8. BP Garage (at) Penrith
  9. Town Hall (at) Penrith
  10. Angel Lane (at) Penrith
  11. Wetheriggs Lane (at) Wetheriggs
  12. Netherend Road (at) Wetheriggs
  13. Wetheriggs Junior School (o/s) Wetheriggs

2 towards Penrith Bus Station

  1. Wetheriggs Junior School (o/s) Wetheriggs
  2. Mayburgh Avenue (near) Wetheriggs
  3. Holme Riggs Avenue (at) Wetheriggs
  4. Wetheriggs Rise (near) Wetheriggs
  5. Gloucester Arms (at) Penrith
  6. Newlands Place (at) Penrith
  7. Musgrave Street (opp) Castletown
  8. Norfolk Road (at) Castletown
  9. Raiselands Croft (at) Penrith
  10. Fair Hill (near) Fairhill
  11. Monnington Way (at) Fairhill
  12. Rusholme (at) Penrith
  13. BP Garage (at) Penrith
  14. Town Hall (at) Penrith
  15. B&M Bargains (opp) Penrith
  16. Bus Station (P) (Stand 5) Penrith

Service registration & registered changes

From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PC0002407/185 · Changes in Cumbria County Council · All service changes →

Towns & areas on this route

PenrithWetheriggsCastletownFairhill

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 2 bus?

The first 2 departure on weekdays leaves at 08:36 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 2 bus?

The last 2 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:36. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 2 bus cost?

The 2 is confirmed by GOV.UK as part of the national fare cap, so a single costs at most £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.

Who runs the 2 bus?

The 2 is operated by Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire.

Timetable data from Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (North West England feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PC0002407/185. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.