X5S Castle Inn to Keswick via Bassenthwaite, Dubwath
Operated by Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire. First bus 08:05, last bus 15:37. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles capped at £3 — more.
| Stop | 08:05 |
|---|---|
| Castle Inn (stop 5) | 08:05 |
| The Pheasant Inn (at) | 08:12 |
| The Swan Hotel (o/s) | 08:18 |
| Croft Terrace (opp) | 08:22 |
| School (at) | 08:32 |
| Bus Station (K) (Stand 1) | 08:37 |
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 Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire 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 X5S
X5S towards Keswick
All 19 stops
- Castle Inn (stop 5) Castle Inn
- Trotters World (opp) Bassenthwaite
- Lakes Distillery (opp) Dubwath
- Link House (near) Dubwath
- junction for Bassenthwaite Lake Station (near) Dubwath
- The Pheasant Inn (at) Dubwath
- Wetlands (near) Dubwath
- Woodend car park (At) Thornthwaite
- Woodend Cottages (at) Thornthwaite
- The Swan Hotel (o/s) Thornthwaite
- Galleries (opp) Thornthwaite
- Ladstock Hall (near) Thornthwaite
- Thornthwaite Road (at) Braithwaite
- Croft Terrace (opp) Braithwaite
- Hodgson How (At) Low Portinscale
- Derwent Bridge (at) Low Portinscale
- School (at) Keswick
- High Hill Garage (opp) High Hill
- Bus Station (K) (Stand 1) Keswick
X5S towards Castle Inn
All 16 stops
- School (near) Keswick
- Derwent Bridge (near) Low Portinscale
- Hillside (near) Low Portinscale
- Croft Terrace (at) Braithwaite
- Thornthwaite Road (on) Braithwaite
- Ladstock Hall (at) Thornthwaite
- Galleries (o/s) Thornthwaite
- The Swan Hotel (opp) Thornthwaite
- Woodend car park (near) Thornthwaite
- The Pheasant Inn (at) Dubwath
- Wetlands (near) Dubwath
- junction for Bassenthwaite Lake Station Dubwath
- Link House (opp) Dubwath
- Lakes Distillery (at) Dubwath
- Trotters World (o/s) Bassenthwaite
- Castle Inn (stop 6) Castle Inn
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first X5S bus?
The first X5S departure on weekdays leaves at 08:05 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last X5S bus?
The last X5S on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:37. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the X5S bus cost?
The X5S 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 X5S bus?
The X5S is operated by Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire.
Timetable data from Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (North West England feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.