597 Windermere to Kendal via Heathwaite
Operated by Lakeland Commercials. First bus 09:35, last bus 12:05. 6 journeys on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Fares: adult single £1.00 to £6.00 — more.
Wanted a different 597? 3 other bus routes are numbered 597 elsewhere in the UK — see every 597 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 09:35 | 10:05 | 10:35 | 11:05 | 11:35 | 12:05 to Blackhall Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bus Rail Interchange (Stop 2) | 09:35 | 10:05 | 10:35 | 11:05 | 11:35 | 12:05 |
| Orrest Drive (on) | 09:39 | 10:09 | 10:39 | 11:09 | 11:39 | 12:09 |
| Claife Avenue (near) | 09:39 | 10:09 | 10:39 | 11:09 | 11:39 | 12:09 |
| Windermere Park (near) | 09:42 | 10:12 | 10:42 | 11:12 | 11:42 | 12:12 |
| Hydro Hotel (opp) | 09:49 | 10:19 | 10:49 | 11:19 | 11:49 | 12:19 |
| Invergarry Guest House (at) | 09:51 | 10:21 | 10:51 | 11:21 | 11:51 | 12:21 |
| Heathwaite Mission (opp) | 09:53 | 10:23 | 10:53 | 11:23 | 11:53 | 12:23 |
| Bus Rail Interchange (Stop 1) | 10:00 | 10:30 | 11:00 | 11:30 | 12:00 | · |
| Bus Rail Interchange (Stop 2) | · | · | · | · | · | 12:30 |
| Blackhall Road (Stand G) | · | · | · | · | · | 12:50 |
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 597
Adult single £1.00 to £6.00 · Adult return £1.50 to £9.00
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| – | Droomer Drive | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | £1.00 | Meadow Road | ||||
| £2.00 | £1.50 | £1.50 | Royalty Theatre | |||
| – | £2.00 | £1.50 | £1.00 | Goodley Dale | ||
| £1.00 | £2.00 | £2.00 | £1.00 | £1.00 | Ellerthwaite Square | |
| £6.00 | – | – | – | – | – | Kendal |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Windermere Rail Station.
Lakeland Commercials's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 16 June 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same; singles published above £3.00 cost at most £3.00 if the route takes part in the England fare cap. Fares change — check with Lakeland Commercials 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 Lakeland Commercials before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Day 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 597
597 towards Kendal
All 25 stops
- Bus Rail Interchange (Stop 2) Windermere
- Barclays Bank (o/s) Windermere
- Orrest Drive (on) Heathwaite
- Claife Avenue (near) Heathwaite
- Ghyll Close (near) Heathwaite
- School Knott shops (near) Heathwaite
- Park Road (at) Heathwaite
- Windermere Park (near) Heathwaite
- Meadow Road (o/s) Heathwaite
- Annisgarth Drive (at) Heathwaite
- Berresford Road (at) Heathwaite
- Biskey Howe Road (at) Heathwaite
- Biskey Howe Park (at) Heathwaite
- Hydro Hotel (opp) Heathwaite
- Royalty Cinema (o/s) Bowness on Windermere
- Bank Road (o/s) Bowness on Windermere
- Invergarry Guest House (at) Heathwaite
- Princes Road (near) Heathwaite
- Park Road (near) Heathwaite
- Heathwaite Mission (opp) Heathwaite
- Library (opp) Windermere
- Beech Street (opp) Windermere
- Bus Rail Interchange (Stop 1) Windermere
- Bus Rail Interchange (Stop 2) Windermere
- Blackhall Road (Stand G) Kendal
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 597 bus?
The first 597 departure on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays leaves at 09:35 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 597 bus?
The last 597 on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays leaves its first stop at 12:05. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 597 bus cost?
Lakeland Commercials's published fares on the 597: adult single £1.00 to £6.00, adult return £1.50 to £9.00. Singles published above £3.00 cost at most £3.00 if the 597 takes part in the England fare cap. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Lakeland Commercials day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 597 bus?
The 597 is operated by Lakeland Commercials.
Timetable data from Lakeland Commercials via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (North West England feed). Lakeland Commercials last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 11 July 2026. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.