517 Ambleside bus interchange ↔ Coniston The Crown
Operated by Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire. First bus 09:55, last bus 17:40. 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.
| bus interchange (Stand 2) | 09:55 | 11:25 | 13:00 | 15:25 | 16:55 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver How (opp) | 10:05 | 11:35 | 13:10 | 15:35 | 17:05 |
| Three Shires Inn (o/s) | 10:15 | 11:45 | 13:20 | 15:45 | 17:15 |
| Yew Tree Tarn (at) | 10:25 | 11:55 | 13:30 | 15:55 | 17:25 |
| The Crown (in) | 10:35 | 12:05 | 13:40 | 16:05 | 17:35 |
Route map
All stops on route 517
517 towards Coniston The Crown
- bus interchange (Stand 2) Ambleside
- Riverside Lodge (opp) Ambleside
- Croft Lodge (opp) Clappersgate
- Foulstep crossroads (near) Skelwith Bridge
- Silver How (opp) Little Langdale
- Three Shires Inn (o/s) Little Langdale
- Yew Tree Tarn (at) Yew Tree Tarn
- The Crown (in) Coniston
517 towards Ambleside bus interchange
- The Crown (in) Coniston
- The Ruskin Centre (o/s) Coniston
- Holly Howe Youth Hostel (at) Coniston
- Yew Tree Tarn (near) Yew Tree Tarn
- Three Shires Inn (o/s) Little Langdale
- Silver How (at) Little Langdale
- Foulstep crossroads (at) Skelwith Bridge
- Croft Lodge (o/s) Clappersgate
- Bowling Green (o/s) Ambleside
- bus interchange (Stand 2) Ambleside
Service history & registered changes
- 🆕 Registered effective 4 Jul 2026 From: Ambleside To: Coniston Via: Name or No.: 517 Service type: Normal Stopping Effective date: 04 July 2026 End date: 31 August 2026 Other details: Saturday & Sunday.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 517 bus?
The first 517 departure on weekdays leaves at 09:55 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 517 bus?
The last 517 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:40. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 517 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £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 517 bus?
The 517 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.