Pay less to travel by bus
As part of a Government initiative, a maximum £2 Single fare will apply on many bus services across Cumbria until 31 December 2024
Participating operators : Stagecoach; Blueworks; Cumbria Classic Coaches; Go North East; Kirkby Lonsdale Coaches; Western Dales Bus
Please note
- In line with the rules of the scheme the £2 fare does not apply on services which only run on Schooldays
- Only the operators listed above are participating in the scheme, so normal fares will continue to apply on all other services
Listed below are some sample fares for bus services. Visit the Stagecoach website for fares on other Stagecoach services.
Tickets can be bought from the driver with no need to pre-book.
Fares shown are valid on the direct services listed. If you make the journey using other services with a change of buses, fares are likely to be higher.
Some season tickets can be bought online in advance or by phone, but all tickets are also available from the driver on the bus, in cash or using contactless payments.
£ £ : For most journeys the special discount £2 Single fare (or two for a return trip) offers the best value for money
If travelling regularly please check that s Day / Weekly / Season ticket does not offer even better value for money
To/from | Services | Adult Single | Adult Return | Child Single | Child Return |
Ambleside | 555 | £ £ | £ £ | £ £ | £ £ |
Barrow-in-Furness | X6 | £ £ | £ £ | £ £ | £ £ |
Grange-over-Sands | X6 | £ £ | £ £ | £ £ | £ £ |
Grasmere | 555 | £ £ | £ £ | £ £ | £ £ |
Keswick | 555 | £ £ | £ £ | £ £ | £ £ |
Kirkby Lonsdale | 567 | £ £ | £ £ | £ £ | £ £ |
Lancaster | 555 | £ £ | £ £ | £ £ | £ £ |
Milnthorpe | 555 | £ £ | £ £ | £ £ | £ £ |
Ulverston | X6 | £ £ | £ £ | £ £ | £ £ |
Windermere | 555 | £ £ | £ £ | £ £ | £ £
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If you are traveling on more than one bus, a Day ticket normally often offers better value for money, whilst if you are travelling on more than one consecutive day, weekly tickets will offer further savings. Details can be found on the "Day and Weekly Tickets" section.
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To/from | Services | Adult Single | Adult Return | Child Single | Child Return |
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Burneside | 45 | £2.00 | £3.60 | £1.60 | £2.30 |
Castle Green | 42 | £1.80 | £2.60 | £1.40 | £1.80 |
Collinfield | 46 | £1.80 | £2.60 | £1.40 | £1.80 |
Hallgarth | 44 | £1.70 | £2.60 | £1.20 | £2.00 |
Heron Hill | 42 / 42A | £2.00 | £2.80 | £1.50 | £2.10 |
Kendal Parks | 41 | £2.20 | £3.20 | £1.60 | £2.30 |
Oxenholme | 41A | £2.20 | £3.20 | £1.60 | £2.30 |
Sandylands | 43 | £1.70 | £2.30 | £1.20 | £1.80 |
Wattsfield | 46 | £1.80 | £2.60 | £1.40 | £1.80 |
Westmorland General Hospital | 41 / 41A | £1.80 | £3.40 | £1.40 | £2.30 |
If you are traveling on more than one bus, a Day ticket normally often offers better value for money, whilst if you are travelling on more than one consecutive day, weekly tickets will offer further savings. Details can be found on the "Day and Weekly Tickets" section.
Ticket | Adult | Young Person (under 19) | Group (Up to 5 Adults/children) | * |
Kendal Day Ticket | £4.00 | £4.00 (adult) | £8.50 | * |
7 Day Kendal Megarider | £13.50 | £13.50 (Adult) | -- | * |
Valid on Stagecoach Kendal Town Services 41-46 Also valid on other Stagecoach Services within the Kendal urban area | ||||
7 Day Kendal Megarider + | Discontinued | -- | -- | * |
Valid on Stagecoach Kendal Town Services 41-46 Also valid on other Stagecoach Services within the Kendal urban area plus to Windermere via Staveley and Ings | ||||
Barrow Dayrider Plus | £9.00 | £6.00 | £18.50 | * |
7 Day Barrow Megarider Plus | £28.00 | £28.00 (Adult) | -- | * |
Valid on full route of Barrow Town Services 1 to 6 and X6 including Barrow to Kendal (X6) Ulverston (6/X6) Windermere (6) | ||||
| Adult | Child (under 16) | Concession | Group Up to 5 Adults/children |
One Day North West Explorer | £12.00 | £9.00 | £9.00 | £33.00 |
Three Day North West Explorer | £26.00 | £21.00 | £21.00 | £70.00 (7 Day) |
Seven Day North West megarider Gold | £34.00 | £34.00 (Adult) | £34.00 (Adult) | £70.00 |
Valid on Stagecoach buses across Cumbria. Also buses to Lancaster, Morecambe and Newcastle | ||||
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Concession : For those over 65 who do not hold an English National Concessionary Travel (ENCTS) Pass - or who wish to travel before 0930 Monday to Friday, when the ENCTS pass is not valid. | ||||
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If you are linking a rail journey with a bus trip you can purchase a PlusBus added on to rail ticket
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One Day | £2.10 | £1.05 | £1.40 |
7 Day | £8.00 | 2/3rds of adult | -- |
One Month | £29.00 | 2/3rds of adult | -- |
Plus Bus tickets are NOT sold on bus, they must be purchased in advance at a rail station or online
Visit PlusBus website for more information
Stagecoach work with operators offering lake cruises, to offer joint tickets offering all day bus travel plus a trip on a Lake Cruise.
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Windermere bus and boat |
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A single boat cruises on the red or yellow routes on Windermere | Plus | One Day Explorer | £17.50 | £12.50 | £42.00 |
Coniston bus and boat |
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A boat cruise on either red or yellow boat routes | plus | One Day Explorer | £17.80 | £11.90 | £35.60 |
Coniston and Brantwood bus and boat |
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A boat cruise on either red or yellow boat routes Plus entry to Brantwood | plus | One Day Explorer | £25.30 | £11.90 | £50.80 |
Ullswater bus and boat |
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Any boat cruise on Ullswater | plus | One Day Explorer | £17.50 | £12.00 | £37.80 Up to 4 (maximum 2 Adults) |
Derwentwater bus and Boat |
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Hop on and off Keswick Launch | plus | One Day Explorer | £17.90 | £11.90 | £35.40 |
correct October 2022
If you spot any errors, or have suggestions for improvements
Please contact us at integrated.transport@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk so the information can be updated