Stagecoach bus times in West Cumbria are changing on March 31 to improve punctuality and provide better access to the Lake District.
There are minor changes throughout the day on the 29/29A between Whitehaven and Workington, the 50/51 Workington-Moorclose town service and the 2/3/3A Whitehaven town services.
A small number of journeys have revised times on the 30/300 between Thornhill/Frizington, Whitehaven, Workington and Carlisle, while evening departures from Carlisle will divert to serve Thursby.
But the biggest changes come with the start of the summer timetable in the Lakes, which sees enhanced frequencies and the return of seasonal routes.
The Sunday service on the X5 from Workington to Keswick and Penrith doubles to run hourly, the open-top Borrowdale bus from Keswick to Seatoller operates every half hour daily while the popular Honister Rambler circular between Keswick and Buttermere has hourly departures every day.
Buses from Cockermouth to Buttermere also return this summer on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from the start of May to the end of August, thanks to support from the Strategic Visitor Management Group.
Tom Waterhouse, managing director of Stagecoach Cumbria and North Lancashire, said: “We are always looking to improve our services and the adjustments we are making to times in Whitehaven and Workington are designed to achieve better punctuality and reliability.
“The summer timetables on our Lakes services make it easier than ever to explore this most beautiful corner of England and, with fares capped at £3 no matter how far the journey, travelling by bus is a no-brainer.”
Details of the changes are online at: https://www.stagecoachbus.com/regional-service-updates/cumbria-and-north-lancashire
The Lakes by Bus summer timetable booklet can be downloaded at: https://www.stagecoachbus.com/promos-and-offers/cumbria-and-north-lancashire/explore-the-lakes-by-bus
