X4 Keswick to Penrith via Troutbeck, Redhills
Operated by Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire. First bus 08:10, last bus 19:20. 23 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £2.40 to £3.00 — more.
Wanted a different X4? 24 other bus routes are numbered X4 elsewhere in the UK — see every X4 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 08:50 | 09:50 | 10:50 | 11:50 | 12:50 | 13:50 | 14:50 | 15:50 | 16:55 | 17:55 | 18:55 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bus Station (K) (Stand 1) | 08:50 | 09:50 | 10:50 | 11:50 | 12:50 | 13:50 | 14:50 | 15:50 | 16:55 | 17:55 | 18:55 |
| Horse & Farrier (near) | 09:02 | 10:02 | 11:02 | 12:02 | 13:02 | 14:02 | 15:02 | 16:02 | 17:07 | 18:07 | 19:07 |
| Troutbeck Inn (opp) | 09:10 | 10:10 | 11:10 | 12:10 | 13:10 | 14:10 | 15:10 | 16:10 | 17:15 | 18:15 | 19:15 |
| The Herdwick Inn (near) | 09:15 | 10:15 | 11:15 | 12:15 | 13:15 | 14:15 | 15:15 | 16:15 | 17:20 | 18:20 | 19:20 |
| Rheged Discovery Centre (in) | 09:24 | 10:24 | 11:24 | 12:24 | 13:24 | 14:24 | 15:24 | 16:24 | 17:29 | 18:29 | 19:29 |
| Rail Station (o/s) | 09:31 | 10:31 | 11:31 | 12:31 | 13:31 | 14:31 | 15:31 | 16:31 | 17:36 | 18:36 | 19:36 |
| Bus Station (P) (Stand 3) | 09:37 | 10:37 | 11:37 | 12:37 | 13:37 | 14:37 | 15:37 | 16:37 | 17:42 | 18:42 | 19:42 |
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 X4
Adult single £2.40 to £3.00
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £3.00 | Threlkeld/Rd.End | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £3.00 | £3.00 | Mungris.RdEnd | ||||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | TroutbeckHtl/Sp.Inn | |||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | Matterdale/Motherby | ||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | Penruddock/Motheby | |||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | Penrith Rail Station | ||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.40 | PENRITH T.Ctr | |
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.40 | £3.00 | RHEGED |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is KESWICK BUS STATION.
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 Day, Boxing Day, 28 December and New Year's 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: 9 journeys, first 08:50 towards Keswick: 10 journeys, first 08:10
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 towards Penrith: 9 journeys, first 08:50 towards Keswick: 10 journeys, first 08:10
Route map
All stops on route X4
X4 towards Penrith
All 24 stops
- Bus Station (K) (Stand 1) Keswick
- Greta Bank (at) Keswick
- Fire Station (opp) Keswick
- Twa Dogs Inn (opp) Keswick
- Latrigg Close (opp) Keswick
- Ashtree House (o/s) Keswick
- Fieldside (o/s) Keswick
- West End (near) Threlkeld
- Village Hall (near) Threlkeld
- Horse & Farrier (near) Threlkeld
- Turn for Blencathra centre Threlkeld
- Road End (adj) Mungrisdale
- Troutbeck Inn (opp) Troutbeck
- Sportsman Inn (opp) Troutbeck
- Beckces Road End (opp) Penruddock
- Motherby Road End (opp) Penruddock
- The Herdwick Inn (near) Penruddock
- Rheged Discovery Centre (in) Redhills
- Skirsgill Gardens (opp) Penrith
- Rail Station (o/s) Penrith
- Booth's Supermarket (o/s) Penrith
- Town Hall (at) Penrith
- B&M Bargains (opp) Penrith
- Bus Station (P) (Stand 3) Penrith
X4 towards Keswick
All 21 stops
- Bus Station (P) (Stand 3) Penrith
- Rail Station (o/s) Penrith
- Skirsgill Gardens (at) Penrith
- Rheged Discovery Centre (in) Redhills
- The Herdwick Inn (o/s) Penruddock
- Motherby Road End (opp) Penruddock
- Beckces Lay-By (near) Penruddock
- Sportsman Inn (at) Troutbeck
- Troutbeck Inn (near) Troutbeck
- Road End (opp) Mungrisdale
- Blencathra Centre turn (opp) Threlkeld
- Horse & Farrier (opp) Threlkeld
- Village Hall (by) Threlkeld
- West End (o/s) Threlkeld
- Brentfield (near) Keswick
- Penrith Road near Ash Tree House (at) Keswick
- Latrigg Close Keswick
- Twa Dogs Inn (o/s) Keswick
- Fire Station Keswick
- Keswick Park Hotel (opp) Keswick
- Bus Station (K) (Stand 1) Keswick
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change from 2 November 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 23 March 2024 Keswick → Penrith
- Service change effective 6 November 2023 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 27 March 2023 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 27 March 2023 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 7 November 2022 To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PC0002407/342 · Changes in Cumbria County Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first X4 bus?
The first X4 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 X4 bus?
The last X4 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 19:20. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the X4 bus cost?
Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire's published fares on the X4: adult single £2.40 to £3.00. The X4 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 X4 bus?
The X4 is operated by Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire.
Is the X4 bus timetable changing?
Yes — a change to the X4 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 PC0002407/342. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.