508 Windermere to Kendal via Ings, Plantation Bridge
Operated by Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire. First bus 08:35, last bus 20:40. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £3.00 — more.
Wanted a different 508? 6 other bus routes are numbered 508 elsewhere in the UK — see every 508 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 20:40 |
|---|---|
| Bus Rail Interchange (Stop 1) | 20:40 |
| turn for village (opp) | 20:45 |
| Victoria Bridge (near) | 20:57 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. 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 508
Adult single £3.00
The same for any journey on the 508, however far you go.
Stagecoach's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 1 August 2026. 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, 27 December, 28 December, 29 December, 30 December, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day and 2 January. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 508
508 towards Kendal
All 10 stops
- Bus Rail Interchange (Stop 1) Windermere
- Thwaite Lane (near) Windermere
- turn for village (opp) Ings
- Reston Cottages (o/s) Reston
- road end (near) Plantation Bridge
- Ratherheath Road End (opp) Plantation Bridge
- Hellsfell (at) Kendal
- Underley Road (on) Kendal
- Union Street (at) Kendal
- Victoria Bridge (near) Kendal
508 towards Windermere
All 10 stops
- Bus Station (Ken) (Stand C) Kendal
- Queens Road (adj) Kendal
- Highfield (at) Kendal
- Helsfell Hall (opp) Kendal
- Ratherheath Road End Plantation Bridge
- lay-by (at) Plantation Bridge
- Reston Cottages (opp) Reston
- turn for village (at) Ings
- Thwaite Lane (at) Windermere
- Bus Rail Interchange (Stop 1) Windermere
Service registration & registered changes
- New service effective 18 July 2026 Service restarted after land slide.
- Withdrawal effective 3 November 2025 Operating between Kendal and Windermere given service number 508 effective from 03 November 2025.
- Service change effective 31 March 2025 To amend Timetable.
- Expired effective 23 March 2024 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 4 November 2023 Kendal → Windermere
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PC0002407/552 · Registration PC0002407/395 · Changes in Cumbria County Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 508 bus?
The first 508 departure on weekdays leaves at 08:35 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 508 bus?
The last 508 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 20:40. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 508 bus cost?
Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire's published fares on the 508: adult single £3.00. The 508 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 508 bus?
The 508 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 PC0002407/552. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.