78 Keswick to Seatoller via Borrowdale, Grange
Operated by Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire. First bus 08:10, last bus 20:00. 38 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £2.40 to £3.00 — more.
Wanted a different 78? 21 other bus routes are numbered 78 elsewhere in the UK — see every 78 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 08:10 | 09:10 | 09:40 | 10:10 | 10:40 | 11:10 | 11:40 | 12:10 | 12:50 | 13:20 | 13:50 | 14:30 | 15:00 | 15:40 | 16:10 | 16:50 | 17:20 | 18:30 | 19:30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bus Station (K) (Stand 3) | 08:10 | 09:10 | 09:40 | 10:10 | 10:40 | 11:10 | 11:40 | 12:10 | 12:50 | 13:20 | 13:50 | 14:30 | 15:00 | 15:40 | 16:10 | 16:50 | 17:20 | 18:30 | 19:30 |
| Hotel (o/s) | 08:25 | 09:25 | 09:55 | 10:25 | 10:55 | 11:25 | 11:55 | 12:25 | 13:05 | 13:35 | 14:05 | 14:45 | 15:15 | 15:55 | 16:25 | 17:05 | 17:35 | 18:45 | 19:45 |
| Bridge (opp) | 08:27 | 09:27 | 09:57 | 10:27 | 10:57 | 11:27 | 11:57 | 12:27 | 13:07 | 13:37 | 14:07 | 14:47 | 15:17 | 15:57 | 16:27 | 17:07 | 17:37 | 18:47 | 19:47 |
| General Store (at) | 08:33 | 09:33 | 10:03 | 10:33 | 11:03 | 11:33 | 12:03 | 12:33 | 13:13 | 13:43 | 14:13 | 14:53 | 15:23 | 16:03 | 16:33 | 17:13 | 17:43 | 18:53 | 19:53 |
| National Trust car park (opp) | 08:38 | 09:38 | 10:08 | 10:38 | 11:08 | 11:38 | 12:08 | 12:38 | 13:18 | 13:48 | 14:18 | 14:58 | 15:28 | 16:08 | 16:38 | 17:18 | 17:48 | 18:58 | 19:58 |
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 78
Adult single £2.40 to £3.00
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £2.40 | Great Wood Carpark | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £3.00 | £2.40 | Derwent Hostel | |||||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.40 | Lodore Hotel | ||||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.40 | £2.40 | Borrowdale Hotel | |||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.40 | £2.40 | Grange Bridge | ||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | Rosthwaite PO | |||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.40 | Stonethwaite Road | ||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.40 | £2.40 | SEATOLLER | |
| £2.40 | £2.40 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | KESWICK BUS STATION |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Central Car Park.
Stagecoach's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 1 August 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. 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, 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 78
78 towards Seatoller
All 12 stops
- Bus Station (K) (Stand 3) Keswick
- Daleview Hotel (o/s) Keswick
- Calfclose Bay (at) Ashness
- Derwentwater Youth Hostel Ashness
- Lodore Hotel (o/s) Borrowdale
- Hotel (o/s) Borrowdale
- Bridge (opp) Grange
- Bowder Stone (at) Grange
- General Store (at) Rosthwaite
- Howe Lane end (opp) Rosthwaite
- Stonethwaite road end (at) Rosthwaite
- National Trust car park (opp) Seatoller
78 towards Keswick
All 12 stops
- National Trust car park Seatoller
- Longthwaite road end (opp) Rosthwaite
- Howe Lane end (at) Rosthwaite
- General Store (near) Rosthwaite
- Bowder Stone (at) Grange
- Bridge (by) Grange
- Hotel (opp) Borrowdale
- Lodore Hotel (opp) Borrowdale
- Derwentwater Youth Hostel (opp) Ashness
- Calfclose Bay (near) Ashness
- The Daleview Hotel (opp) Keswick
- Bus Station (K) (Stand 3) Keswick
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change from 2 November 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 23 March 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 3 November 2025 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 31 March 2025 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 4 November 2024 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 23 March 2024 To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PC0002407/412 · Changes in Cumbria County Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 78 bus?
The first 78 departure on weekdays leaves at 08:10 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 78 bus?
The last 78 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 20:00. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 78 bus cost?
Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire's published fares on the 78: adult single £2.40 to £3.00. The 78 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 78 bus?
The 78 is operated by Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire.
Is the 78 bus timetable changing?
Yes — a change to the 78 is registered with the Traffic Commissioner and takes effect on 2 November 2026. To amend Timetable.
Timetable data from Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (North West England feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PC0002407/412. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.