42 Kendal circular via Heron Hill, Castle
Operated by Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire. First bus 08:02, last bus 17:45. 10 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £1.50 to £2.00 — more.
Wanted a different 42? 38 other bus routes are numbered 42 elsewhere in the UK — see every 42 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 08:02 | 09:02 | 10:02 | 11:02 | 12:02 | 13:02 | 14:02 | 15:02 | 16:02 to Kendal Blackhall Road | 17:45 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Blackhall Road (Stand E) | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | 16:30 | · |
| Bus Station (Ken) (Stand B) | 08:30 | 09:30 | 10:30 | 11:30 | 12:30 | 13:30 | 14:30 | 15:30 | · | 18:13 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off; one that finishes short of the usual end says where ("to …") — not every journey on this route runs the whole way. A · means that journey does not stop there. 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.
Fares on the 42
Adult single £1.50 to £2.00
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £2.00 | Valley Drive | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £2.00 | £2.00 | K Village | |||
| £2.00 | £1.50 | £2.00 | Helme Chase | ||
| £2.00 | £1.50 | £2.00 | £2.00 | CastleDr/WillowDr | |
| – | £2.00 | £2.00 | £2.00 | £1.50 | Castle Str |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Kendal Town Centre.
Stagecoach's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 1 August 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire before you travel.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, 28 December, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 42
42 towards Kendal Bus Station (Ken)
All 23 stops
- 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
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?
Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire's published fares on the 42: adult single £1.50 to £2.00. 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 Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (North West England feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.