X8 Windermere to Keswick via Ambleside, Grasmere
Operated by Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire. First bus 11:10, last bus 16:30. Fares: adult single £3.60 to £7.20 — more.
Wanted a different X8? 9 other bus routes are numbered X8 elsewhere in the UK — see every X8 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 11:10 |
|---|---|
| Bus Rail Interchange (Stop 1) | 11:10 |
| bus interchange (Stand 1) | 11:25 |
| Heaton Cooper Studio (near) | 11:40 |
| Bus Station (K) (Stand 1) | 12:05 |
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 X8
Adult single £3.60 to £7.20 · Child single £2.30 to £4.70
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £5.40 | Keswick | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| £3.60 | £6.70 | Ambleside | |
| £5.60 | £7.20 | £3.60 | Windermere Rly Stn |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Grasmere.
Stagecoach's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 5 April 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same; singles published above £3.00 cost at most £3.00 if the route takes part in the England fare cap. 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: Boxing Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route X8
X8 towards Keswick
All 4 stops
- Bus Rail Interchange (Stop 1) Windermere
- bus interchange (Stand 1) Ambleside
- Heaton Cooper Studio (near) Grasmere
- Bus Station (K) (Stand 1) Keswick
X8 towards Windermere
All 4 stops
- Bus Station (K) (Stand 1) Keswick
- Heaton Cooper Studio (opp) Grasmere
- bus interchange (Stand 1) Ambleside
- Bus Rail Interchange (Stop 1) Windermere
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 8 August 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 8 August 2026 To amend Timetable.
- New service effective 28 March 2026 Saturdays only.
- New service effective 28 March 2026 Saturdays only.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PC0002407/548 · Registration PC0002407/549 · Changes in Cumbria County Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first X8 bus?
The first X8 departure leaves at 11:10 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last X8 bus?
The last X8 leaves its first stop at 16:30. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the X8 bus cost?
Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire's published fares on the X8: adult single £3.60 to £7.20, child single £2.30 to £4.70. Singles published above £3.00 cost at most £3.00 if the X8 takes part in the England fare cap. Most single fares in England are capped at £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 X8 bus?
The X8 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). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PC0002407/548. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.