888S Nenthead to Penrith via Alston, Melmerby
Operated by Wright Brothers Coaches. First bus 09:30, last bus 13:25. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
| Stop | 09:30 |
|---|---|
| Wright Bros Garage (o/s) | 09:30 |
| Nenthall Hotel (o/s) | 09:34 |
| Whitewell Farm (at) | 09:38 |
| Town Head (opp) | 09:40 |
| Hendersons Garage (o/s) | 09:45 |
| The New Inn (near) | 10:05 |
| Rail Station | 10:10 |
| Bus Station (P) (Stand 1) | 10:25 |
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 Wright Brothers Coaches before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Boxing Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Christmas Eve — Thursday, 24 December 2026 towards Penrith: 1 journey, first 09:30 towards Nenthead: 1 journey, first 13:25
Route map
All stops on route 888S
888S towards Penrith
All 8 stops
- Wright Bros Garage (o/s) Nenthead
- Nenthall Hotel (o/s) Nenthall
- Whitewell Farm (at) Blagill
- Town Head (opp) Alston
- Hendersons Garage (o/s) Alston
- The New Inn (near) Melmerby
- Rail Station Langwathby
- Bus Station (P) (Stand 1) Penrith
888S towards Nenthead
All 8 stops
- Bus Station (P) (Stand 1) Penrith
- Rail Station (opp) Langwathby
- The New Inn (opp) Melmerby
- Hendersons Garage (in) Alston
- Fire Station (o/s) Alston
- Whitewell Farm (opp) Blagill
- Hotel (near) Nenthall
- Wright Bros Garage (o/s) Nenthead
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 888S bus?
The first 888S departure leaves at 09:30 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 888S bus?
The last 888S leaves its first stop at 13:25. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 888S bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Wright Brothers Coaches day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 888S bus?
The 888S is operated by Wright Brothers Coaches.
Timetable data from Wright Brothers Coaches via the Traveline National Dataset. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.