559 Patterdale to Grasmere via Troutbeck, Thirlmere
Operated by Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire. First bus 17:40, last bus 17:40. 1 journey on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 559? 1 other bus route is numbered 559 elsewhere in the UK — see every 559 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 17:40 |
|---|---|
| Patterdale Hotel (o/s) | 17:40 |
| Bus Shelter (at) | 17:45 |
| Aira Force (at) | 17:59 |
| Troutbeck Inn (near) | 18:11 |
| Kings Head Hotel (at) | 18:30 |
| Heaton Cooper Studio (opp) | 18:43 |
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.
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 559
559 towards Grasmere
All 25 stops
- Patterdale Hotel (o/s) Patterdale
- Hall (o/s) Patterdale
- Bus Shelter (at) Glenridding
- Stybarrow Crag (near) Ullswater
- Seldom Seen Track End (at) Ullswater
- Glencoyne car park (o/s) Ullswater
- Aira Force (at) Matterdale
- The Royal Hotel (o/s) Dockray
- Brook House Farm (opp) Matterdale End
- Troutbeck Inn (near) Troutbeck
- Road End (opp) Mungrisdale
- Blencathra House Threlkeld
- Legburthwaite (at) Legburthwaite
- Fisher Place (at) Thirlmere
- Kings Head Hotel (at) Thirlmere
- car park (opp) Thirlmere
- Wythburn Church (opp) Thirlmere
- Armboth Turn (opp) Thirlmere
- Dunmail Raise (on) Dunmail Raise
- Town Head layby (at) Dunmail Raise
- Winterseeds (at) Dunmail Raise
- The Swan Hotel (opp) Grasmere
- Blacksmiths (opp) Grasmere
- Village Hall (o/s) Grasmere
- Heaton Cooper Studio (opp) Grasmere
Service registration & registered changes
- New service effective 23 March 2026 Monday to Sunday.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PC0002407/545 · Changes in Cumbria County Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 559 bus?
The first 559 departure on weekdays leaves at 17:40 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 559 bus?
The last 559 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 559 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 559 bus?
The 559 is operated by Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire.
Is the 559 bus being withdrawn?
Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire has registered the withdrawal of the 559 with the Traffic Commissioner, effective 2 November 2026. A registered withdrawal is the operator's formal notice that it intends to stop running the service; operators do sometimes re-register before that date, and the local transport authority can tender a replacement.
Timetable data from Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (North West England feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PC0002407/545. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.