X8 Windermere Rail Stn ↔ Keswick Bus Station
Operated by Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire. First bus 11:10, last bus 16:30.
Timetable
Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.
| 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 |
Route map
All stops on route X8
X8 towards Keswick Bus Station
- 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 Rail Stn
- Bus Station (K) (Stand 1) Keswick
- Heaton Cooper Studio (opp) Grasmere
- bus interchange (Stand 1) Ambleside
- Bus Rail Interchange (Stop 1) Windermere
Service history & registered changes
- 🆕 Registered effective 8 Aug 2026 Operating between Chorley and Preston given service number X8 effective from 08 August 2026. To amend Timetable.
- 🆕 Registered effective 8 Aug 2026 Operating between Preston and Lancaster given service number X8 effective from 08 August 2026. To amend Timetable.
- 🆕 Registered effective 8 Aug 2026 Operating between Lancaster and Windermere given service number X8 effective from 08 August 2026. To amend Timetable.
- 🆕 Registered effective 8 Aug 2026 Operating between Windermere and Keswick given service number X8 effective from 08 August 2026. To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. 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?
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 the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.