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

Stagecoach 78 bus at Patterdale in the Lake District Gallery + 14 
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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.

Stagecoach’s route 553 runs every Saturday, Sunday and bank holiday from 23rd March 2024 until 3rd November 2024.

The Lakes 553 - Carlisle to Caldbeck & Keswick via Dalston, Uldale & Bassenthwaite

This scenic bus route is operated by Stagecoach in Cumbria

Does this service run all year
or seasonal

This route runs in Spring & Summer only

Route
frequency

Saturdays, Sundays & Bank Holidays

Concession passes

Concessionary passes are accepted. Find out more

Places to visit & things to do 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

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

© Roger French

Village of Uldale

Village of Uldale

© Roger French

Village of Hesket Newmarket

Village of Hesket Newmarket

© Roger French

Village of Hesket Newmarket

Village of Hesket Newmarket

© Roger French

Stagecoach 73 waiting in Carlisle bus station

Stagecoach 73 waiting in Carlisle bus station

© Roger French

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 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 Hesket Newmarket

View as you head out of Uldale

View as you head out of Uldale

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The Lakes 553 - Carlisle to Caldbeck & Keswick via Dalston, Uldale & Bassenthwaite

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.

Tickets & passes for a grand scenic adventure

Concessionary bus passes

The following concessionary passes are accepted:

  • ENCTS (English National Concessionary Travel Scheme)

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This listing was last updated on 24th June 2024

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