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Days out & scenic buses in: Cumbria

Discover the enchanting landscapes of Cumbria: a scenic journey through vibrant towns and rolling hills by bus

Set your sights on Cumbria, where the adventure begins as soon as you board the train to Penrith. From there, hop onto the iconic 508 bus and wind your way into the heart of the Lake District. You’ll glide past shimmering lakes and lush valleys, each more picturesque than the last.

Once you’ve alighted in Keswick, savour the freshness of Derwentwater or stroll over to the charming Theatre by the Lake. Fancy a taste of the local scene? Pop into Booths for a Cumbrian-inspired picnic before heading off to explore nearby Catbells fell.

Craving a bit more adventure? The bus route to Grasmere invites you to continue your voyage, with Wordsworth’s Dove Cottage awaiting your arrival. Cumbria’s allure lies not just in its destinations, but in every moment of the journey itself—without a car, you’ll find freedom in the scenic routes and hidden gems along the way.

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Bus routes in Cumbria

The Borrowdale Bus 78: Open top Keswick to Seatoller – Stagecoach Cumbria

The Borrowdale Bus 78

Discover the natural beauty of the Lakes from the open top deck with The Borrowdale Bus as it passes through England's most beautiful valley alongside Derwentwater to Seatoller for the Honister Pass.

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England’s most scenic railway: Settle Carlisle trains from Northern

Settle Carlisle Railway

Journey through England's most spectacular railway line across the Yorkshire Dales and Eden Valley.

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Keswick to Honister Pass & Buttermere – 77/77A scenic bus route from Stagecoach Cumbria

The Honister Rambler 77

One of Britain's most scenic bus routes - take a hike around Lake Buttermere or explore Honister Slate Mine.

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The Lakes 505 – Coniston | Hawkshead | Ambleside – Stagecoach in the Lakes

The Lakes 505

Connecting Ambleside, in the heart of the Lakes, on a delightfully scenic adventure with Coniston Water & Esthwaite Water for mesmerising boating trips across the lakes.

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Lancaster to Keswick via Kendal & Windermere – The Lakes Connection 555 from Stagecoach in Cumbria

Lakes Connection 555

Travel through the heart of the Lake District on the Lakes Connection 555 - up to every 30 mins during the peak of Summer.

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Carlisle, Caldbeck & Keswick – Explore the Lakes on 553 from Stagecoach

The Lakes 553

A beautiful Saturday's only route running through the heart of Cumbria - alight in Keswick to explore Buttermere or stay on the bus for Glenridding & Patterdale.

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Bowness & Windermere to Grasmere – open-top Lakesider 599 from Stagecoach in Cumbria

Lakesider 599

Discover unrivalled views along the shores of lake Windermere from the elevated seating of an open top double decker bus.

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