RC5 Louth to Horncastle via Cadwell, Scamblesby

Operated by Stagecoach East Midlands. First bus 07:45, last bus 18:10. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: set by the operator, not in the £3 cap — more.

Next towards Horncastle from Bus Station: tomorrow 07:45

Next towards Louth from Interchange Shelter (adj): tomorrow 18:10

Wanted a different RC5? 2 other bus routes are numbered RC5 elsewhere in the UK — see every RC5 bus timetable by area.

Timetable

Ends at Horncastle Interchange Shelter · Monday to Thursday · 1 journey
Stop 07:45
Bus Station 07:45
Primary School (adj) 07:55
Interchange Shelter (adj) 08:09

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.

This route is listed as NOT included in the £3 national fare cap (per GOV.UK) — Stagecoach East Midlands sets its own fares here, though local discounts may apply. How the cap works →

Tickets on the RC5

Stagecoach East Midlands publishes singles, day returns, day tickets and season tickets on this route for adults, children and young people.

Return · Single · Duo Return · Gold DayRider · Newark DayRider · Jobseeker Return · Jobseeker Single · Lincoln DayRider

…and 49 more tickets on this route.

Ticket types come from Stagecoach East Midlands's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 19 September 2026. That dataset lists what's sold, not what it costs, so check prices with Stagecoach East Midlands.

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 East Midlands before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.

Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, 28 December, 29 December, 30 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 RC5

RC5 towards Horncastle

All 6 stops
  1. Bus Station Louth
  2. Cadwell Park (adj) Cadwell
  3. Primary School (adj) Scamblesby
  4. All Saints' Church (opp) West Ashby
  5. Primary School (adj) Horncastle
  6. Interchange Shelter (adj) Horncastle

RC5 towards Louth

All 5 stops
  1. Interchange Shelter (adj) Horncastle
  2. All Saints' Church (adj) West Ashby
  3. Primary School (adj) Scamblesby
  4. Cadwell Park (opp) Cadwell
  5. Bus Station Louth

Towns & areas on this route

LouthHorncastleScamblesbyCadwellWest Ashby

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first RC5 bus?

The first RC5 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:45 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last RC5 bus?

The last RC5 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 RC5 bus cost?

GOV.UK lists this route as not included in the £3 national fare cap, so Stagecoach East Midlands sets its own single fares — check their website for prices. Local discounted fares may still apply.

Who runs the RC5 bus?

The RC5 is operated by Stagecoach East Midlands.

Timetable data from Stagecoach East Midlands via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (East Midlands feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.