Stagecoach’s Lake District buses ‘best in the UK’
18th December 2023
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The Lakes 553 - Carlisle to Caldbeck & Keswick
Stagecoach’s route 553 runs every Saturday, Sunday and bank holiday from 23rd March 2024 until 3rd November 2024.
Places to visit along the way
Sights to see along the way
Stagecoach 78 bus at Patterdale in the Lake District
View from the Stagecoach 73 as you head out of Caldbeck towards Carlisle
View from the Stagecoach 73 as you head out of Caldbeck towards Carlisle
View from the Stagecoach 73 as you head out of Caldbeck towards Carlisle
Village of Uldale
Village of Uldale
Village of Hesket Newmarket
Village of Hesket Newmarket
© Roger French
Stagecoach 73 waiting in Carlisle bus station
View as you head out of Threlkeld
View as you head out of Threlkeld
View as you head out of Threlkeld
View as you head out of Hesket Newmarket
View as you head out of Uldale
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The Lakes 553 - Carlisle to Caldbeck & Keswick
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.
Dogs are welcome,
bring your adorable pooch onboard
Dogs can usually travel with you onboard this route. However, it's at the driver's discretion, the driver will consider things like if there is already another pet on the bus when making their decision. Guide dogs and assistance dogs are of course allowed at all times.
