553 Carlisle Bus Stn ↔ Keswick
Operated by Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire. First bus 07:55, last bus 18:10. 8 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 Station (Ca) (bay 3) | 07:55 | 10:00 | 11:50 | 12:45 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Hall (Stand M) | 07:58 | 10:04 | 11:54 | 12:49 |
| Dunmail Drive (opp) | 08:02 | 10:09 | 11:59 | 12:54 |
| St Michael's School (o/s) | 08:10 | 10:18 | 12:07 | 13:03 |
| The Royal Oak (opp) | 08:17 | 10:25 | 12:14 | 13:10 |
| The Old Smithy Tea Rooms (opp) | 08:27 | 10:35 | 12:24 | 13:20 |
| Village Green (o/s) | 08:39 | 10:47 | 12:36 | 13:32 |
| Castle Inn (stop 2) | 08:48 | 10:54 | 12:45 | 13:39 |
| Osprey View Point (o/s) | 08:54 | 11:00 | 12:51 | 13:45 |
| Bus Station (K) (Stand 2) | 09:08 | 11:14 | 13:03 | 13:59 |
Route map
All stops on route 553
553 towards Keswick
- Bus Station (Ca) (bay 3) Carlisle
- Market Hall (Stand M) Carlisle
- Pugin Street (At) Dalston Road
- Scawfell Road (opp) Dalston Road
- Dunmail Drive (opp) Dalston Road
- Cemetery (o/s) Dalston Road
- Richardson Street (adj) Dalston Road
- Crematorium (o/s) Dalston Road
- Pirelli Factory (o/s) Dalston Road
- Clover Fields (opp) Dalston Road
- Lingy Close road end (by) Lingyclose Head
- Lowmill road end (near) Dalston
- Nestle Factory (opp) Dalston
- The Blue Bell (o/s) Dalston
- St Michael's School (o/s) Dalston
- Green Head (opp) Dalston
- Methodist Church (on) Dalston
- Bridge End (opp) Dalston
- The Royal Oak (opp) Welton
- The Old Smithy Tea Rooms (opp) Caldbeck
- Village Green (o/s) Uldale
- Castle Inn (stop 2) Castle Inn
- Trafford Caravan Park (opp) Bassenthwaite
- Village turn (at) Bassenthwaite
- High Side (at) Bassenthwaite
- Ravenstone Hotel (opp) Bassenthwaite
- Long Side Plantation Bassenthwaite
- Osprey View Point (o/s) Skiddaw
- Rose Cottage (near) Skiddaw
- Lyzzick Hall Hotel (o/s) Skiddaw
- Millbeck road end (at) Applethwaite
- Applethwaite road end (at) Applethwaite
- Thrushwood (opp) Keswick
- The Pheasant (opp) Keswick
- Crosthwaite Road (opp) Keswick
- Bus Station (K) (Stand 2) Keswick
553 towards Carlisle Bus Stn
- Bus Station (K) (Stand 2) Keswick
- Pheasant (near) Keswick
- Common Hill (at) Applethwaite
- Thrushwood (at) Keswick
- road end (opp) Applethwaite
- Lyzzick Hall Hotel (opp) Skiddaw
- Dodd Wood (near) Skiddaw
- Osprey View Point Car Park (opp) Skiddaw
- Long Side Plantation (near) Bassenthwaite
- Ravenstone Hotel (o/s) Bassenthwaite
- High Side Farm (opp) Bassenthwaite
- Trafford Caravan Park (o/s) Bassenthwaite
- Village turn (opp) Bassenthwaite
- Castle Inn (stop 1) Castle Inn
- Village Green (opp) Uldale
- The Old Smithy Tea Rooms (o/s) Caldbeck
- Goose Green (adj) Welton
- The Royal Oak (o/s) Welton
- The Bridge End Inn (at) Dalston
- Methodist Church (o/s) Dalston
- Green Head (o/s) Dalston
- The Blue Bell (opp) Dalston
- Caldew School (opp) Dalston
- St Michaels School (opp) Dalston
- Nestle Factory (near) Dalston
- Lingy Close road end (near) Lingyclose Head
- Cummersdale Grange (o/s) Dalston Road
- Clover Fields (o/s) Dalston Road
- Cemetery (opp) Dalston Road
- Crematorium (Opp) Dalston Road
- Richardson Street N (opp) Dalston Road
- Dunmail Drive (adj) Dalston Road
- Scawfell Road (at) Dalston Road
- Stanhope Road (adj) Dalston Road
- Market Hall (Stand N) Carlisle
- Bus Station (Ca) (bay 3) Carlisle
Service history & registered changes
- 🆕 Registered effective 23 Mar 2026 From: Carlisle To: Keswick Via: Caldbeck Name or No.: 553 Service type: Normal Stopping Effective date: 23 March 2026 Other details: Monday to Sunday.
- ❌ Withdrawn effective 3 Nov 2025 Operating between Carlisle and Keswick given service number 553 effective from 03 November 2025.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 553 bus?
The first 553 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:55 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 553 bus?
The last 553 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 18:10. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 553 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 553 bus?
The 553 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.