Safer Lakes.

Please help protect our communities, observe social distancing and stay safe.

We look forward to welcoming visitors back to the Lake District. We are working with our local partners to put measures in place that will help keep people safe.

Check car parks and toilets across the Lake District National Park

Our page lakedistrict.gov.uk/coronavirus has a message from our Chief Executive, how the latest coronavirus rules apply across the National Park, updates on our attractions and services, and how you can contact us.

Visiting

Looking up a bus timetable copyright Charlie Hedley

Travel around Derwentwater and Keswick

Nearest train

The nearest train station is Penrith - 17 miles east of Keswick. There is an hourly bus service between there and Keswick.

Local buses

From Keswick there are a great range of regular bus services:

555 to Grasmere, Windermere and Kendal
X4 X5 to Cockermouth, Workington, Penrith
78 to Borrowdale valley, open top in summer
77 77A to Honister and Buttermere - probably the most scenic journey in England
554 to Carlisle
77 77A to Honister… seasonal service, Easter to October

Keswick bus station

Stagecoach buses arrive and depart from outside Booths supermarket off Tithebarn Street.

For timetables and other services, please use Traveline.

Boat launches

On Derwentwater, the Keswick Launch service allows you to explore the lake. You can either stay on the boat for a 50 minute cruise or hop on and off to walk between lauch stops. Find out more at Keswick Launch.

See more train, boat and car travel options in Getting to and around the Lake District

Need more help? Pop in to Keswick Information Centre

Moot Hall in Keswick, home to Keswick Information Centre - copyright Keswick Tourism Association

This page is brought to you by the staff of Keswick Information Centre.

We can help you with booking accommodation, tickets or attractions. See us in Moot Hall in the Market Place, home to Keswick Information Centre.