Stagecoach’s route 553 runs every Saturday, Sunday and bank holiday from 23rd March 2024 until 3rd November 2024.
No advanced booking: just turn up and go!
You can't book a seat on The Lakes 553.
You simply turn up at any stop along the route, board the bus, buy or show your ticket, take a seat and enjoy the journey.
Plan your journey
Choose your ticket
Concessions & free bus passes
Concessionary passes are accepted on The Lakes 553.
Accepted concessionary bus passes: ENCTS (English National Concessionary Travel Scheme).
North West 1 day Explorer »
Best for: A day out
Unlimited Stagecoach bus travel for one day within the North West ticket zone.
- Infants
- Children
- Adults
- Concessions
- Groups
Adult just £12.00
Bus & boat Ullswater Explorer »
Best for: A day out on buses & boats
Unlimited Stagecoach bus travel for one day within the North West ticket zone plus a boat ride on Ullswater.
Bus & boat Windermere Explorer »
Best for: A day out on buses & boats
Unlimited travel for 1 day within the Stagecoach North West ticket zone plus any single cruise on the red or yellow routes on Windermere.
North West 3 day Explorer »
Best for: A long weekend
Unlimited Stagecoach bus travel for one day within the North West ticket zone.
- Infants
- Children
- Adults
Adult just £26.00
This listing was last updated on 7th January 2026
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