If you’re looking to keep the kids entertained this Easter holiday, we’ve pulled together our top 30 activities to keep them occupied, whatever the weather. You’ll see that the Easter […]
Category: Transport
10 great accessible walks by bus in north Cumbria
Finding accessible walks here in Cumbria can be difficult. There are countless blogs on how to enjoy the beautiful countryside but many routes involve stairs, hiking or off-road trails. We […]
Extended Stagecoach route celebrates its 10,000th passenger
Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire had 10,000 reasons to celebrate last week. Three months ago, the bus company extended its 600 service between Carlisle and Cockermouth to continue on to Whitehaven, […]
Random Acts of Kindness Day
Stagecoach brought a touch of generosity to Carlisle this week on Random Acts of Kindness Day [Tuesday 17 February] by leaving golden envelopes on board its local buses. Throughout the […]
30 things to do in Cumbria with the kids this half term by bus
Half term is the perfect excuse to get out and about with the children, and hopping on a Stagecoach bus makes days out easy, affordable and stress-free. From historic castles […]
Comedian Tom is going places with Stagecoach to beat Blue Monday
Tom Little is a comedian who is going places – literally. The funnyman from Flimby took his routine on board bus routes from Workington to banish Blue Monday. Stagecoach, the […]
10 great walks by bus this winter
With winter weather upon us and daylight hours limited, it can be difficult to find the time to enjoy Cumbria’s beautiful countryside. But even just a few hours outdoors can […]
Stagecoach raises the tenor of its bus rides with some festive songs
Stagecoach brought a burst of festive joy to West Cumbria on Monday [December 8] with a surprise musical treat for passengers on route from Whitehaven to Workington. Twelve members of […]
Stagecoach’s “Grand Day Out” to the Lakeland Motor Museum
A group of 30 older people from Barrow recently enjoyed a nostalgic and educational day exploring the history of transport. Stagecoach Cumbria and North Lancashire, in partnership with Age UK […]
School pals reunited on Stagecoach trip are stars of Christmas campaign
School friends reunited thanks to a Stagecoach bus trip after decades apart are now starring in the bus company’s Christmas adverts. Pensioners Brenda Parry and Barbara Chorley hadn’t seen each […]
A Stagecoach to the spa? It’s just the ticket…
Are you keen to pamper a loved one for Christmas? Or perhaps you fancy an indulgent getaway from the endless shopping, or some me-time in January? If so, you could […]
Plan Your Lakes Staycation by Bus This Winter with Stagecoach
There are few better times of the year than the winter to explore the Lake District, recently crowned the UK’s best staycation destination according to research conducted by Sykes Holiday Cottages – […]
Stagecoach offers free travel to veterans this Remembrance Day
All serving military, veterans and cadets will qualify for free national travel on Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day in support of Stagecoach’s employee Veterans Network Stagecoach, the UK’s largest bus […]
Planning Officer’s Report Under Fire – Appeal Threat Over Dismissal of Road Safety Evidence
A planning officer’s recommendation to refuse the proposed Ullock Moss car park has been strongly criticised for disregarding clear, professional evidence of serious highway hazards on the Portinscale to Cat […]
Bus takes Poppy Appeal message to the streets
Most poppies are worn in a lapel, but Stagecoach shows off its iconic red flowers by plastering them up the side of its special double decker. The bus is being […]
Catch the bus to the bonfire
There are some spectacular bonfires and firework displays across Cumbria around November 5, the anniversary of Guy Fawkes’s attempt to blow up the Houses of Parliament. An organised display is […]
Stagecoach boosts Lake District buses this winter
Stagecoach, the UK’s leading bus operator, is improving its Lake District services yet again. The winter timetable, which comes into force on November 3, sees extra journeys added to last […]
A bus ticket prescription for improving your mental health
Friday [October 10] is World Mental Health Day and this year’s theme set by the World Federation for Mental Health is ‘access to services – mental health in catastrophes and […]