42 Kendal ↔ Kendal Bus Station (Ken)
Operated by Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire. First bus 08:02, last bus 17:45. 10 journeys on weekdays.
Timetable
Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.
| Blackhall Road (Stand E) | 08:02 | 09:02 | 10:02 | 11:02 | 12:02 | 13:02 | 14:02 | 15:02 | 16:02 | 17:45 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burton Road (at) | 08:10 | 09:10 | 10:10 | 11:10 | 12:10 | 13:10 | 14:10 | 15:10 | 16:10 | 17:53 |
| Castle Drive (in) | 08:19 | 09:19 | 10:19 | 11:19 | 12:19 | 13:19 | 14:19 | 15:19 | 16:19 | 18:02 |
| Bus Station (Ken) (Stand B) | 08:30 | 09:30 | 10:30 | 11:30 | 12:30 | 13:30 | 14:30 | 15:30 | · | 18:13 |
Route map
All stops on route 42
42 towards Kendal Bus Station (Ken)
- Blackhall Road (Stand E) Kendal
- Weavers Court (at) Kendal
- K Village (opp) Kendal South
- Lound Road Garage (near) Kendal South
- Burton Road roundabout (o/s) Kendal South
- Lowmills (opp) Kendal South
- Chip Shop (near) Rinkfield
- Burton Road (at) Rinkfield
- Helme Chase (opp) Kendal South
- Spar shop (near) Heron Hill
- Wray Close (opp) Heron Hill
- Mayfield Road (near) Heron Hill
- Flats (opp) Heron Hill
- Birkbeck Close (near) Heron Hill
- Parkside Road (near) Heron Hill
- Castle Dale (near) Castle
- Castle Drive (in) Castle
- Castle Grove (at) Castle
- Abbeyfield (at) Castle
- Castle Garth (near) Kendal
- Drysalters Yard (near) Kendal
- Sand Aire House (o/s) Kendal
- Bus Station (Ken) (Stand B) Kendal
Service history & registered changes
- 🆕 Registered effective 1 Sept 2026 Operating between Blackpool and Lancaster given service number 42 effective from 01 September 2026. To amend Stopping Places.
- 🆕 Registered effective 1 Sept 2026 Operating between Garstang and Lancaster given service number 42 effective from 01 September 2026. To amend Stopping Places.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 42 bus?
The first 42 departure on weekdays leaves at 08:02 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 42 bus?
The last 42 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:45. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 42 bus cost?
The 42 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 42 bus?
The 42 is operated by Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire.
Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.