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|start = [[Lancaster, Lancashire|Lancaster]], Bus Station
|start = [[Lancaster, Lancashire|Lancaster]], Bus Station
|via = [[Carnforth]], [[Kendal]], [[Windermere]], [[Ambleside]], [[Grasmere]]
|via = [[Carnforth]], [[Kendal]], [[Windermere]], [[Ambleside]], [[Grasmere]]
|end = [[Keswick]], Bus Station
|end = [[Keswick, Cumbria|Keswick]], Bus Station
|length = 45 miles
|length = 45 miles
|frequency = 60 (every 30 mins during Summer months)
|frequency = 60 (every 30 mins during Summer months)
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The 555 starts from [[Lancaster, Lancashire|Lancaster]] in the northern part of [[Lancashire]]. The route goes via [[Carnforth]], into [[Cumbria]] through [[Milnthorpe]] and past [[Levens Hall]] before stopping at [[Kendal]] bus station. Some summer journeys run between Lancaster and Kendal via more direct route mainly via the [[M6 Motorway]].
The 555 starts from [[Lancaster, Lancashire|Lancaster]] in the northern part of [[Lancashire]]. The route goes via [[Carnforth]], into [[Cumbria]] through [[Milnthorpe]] and past [[Levens Hall]] before stopping at [[Kendal]] bus station. Some summer journeys run between Lancaster and Kendal via more direct route mainly via the [[M6 Motorway]].


After a break, the route goes out of Kendal and generally follows the [[A591 road]] into the [[Lake District]]. The route goes through [[Staveley]], [[Windermere]] and alongside [[Lake Windermere]] to [[Ambleside]]. The route then continues into and out of the village of [[Grasmere]], passing the lakes [[Grasmere (lake)|Grasmere]] and [[Thirlmere]] before arriving at [[Keswick]] near to [[Derwent Water]]. <ref>[http://lunatictravel.com/lbkenkes.html A bus ride from Kendal to Keswick - Lunatic Travel] </ref><ref>[http://mancunian1001.wordpress.com/2014/02/13/romance-on-the-buses-a-decet-of-romantic-bus-routes-the-not-so-perfect-ten/ Romance on the buses - A Decet of Romantic Bus Routes]</ref>
After a break, the route goes out of Kendal and generally follows the [[A591 road]] into the [[Lake District]]. The route goes through [[Staveley, Cumbria|Staveley]], [[Windermere]] and alongside [[Lake Windermere]] to [[Ambleside]]. The route then continues into and out of the village of [[Grasmere]], passing the lakes [[Grasmere (lake)|Grasmere]] and [[Thirlmere]] before arriving at [[Keswick, Cumbria|Keswick]] near to [[Derwent Water]]. <ref>[http://lunatictravel.com/lbkenkes.html A bus ride from Kendal to Keswick - Lunatic Travel] </ref><ref>[http://mancunian1001.wordpress.com/2014/02/13/romance-on-the-buses-a-decet-of-romantic-bus-routes-the-not-so-perfect-ten/ Romance on the buses - A Decet of Romantic Bus Routes]</ref>


Previously the route used to extend from Keswick further north to [[Carlisle, Cumbria|Carlisle]] another 30 miles further north east. Stagecoach service 554 now connects with the 555 at Keswick bus station. <ref>[http://www.fixmytransport.com/routes/north-east/554-bus Route 554 - Fix My Transport]</ref>
Previously the route used to extend from Keswick further north to [[Carlisle, Cumbria|Carlisle]] another 30 miles further north east. Stagecoach service 554 now connects with the 555 at Keswick bus station. <ref>[http://www.fixmytransport.com/routes/north-east/554-bus Route 554 - Fix My Transport]</ref>
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==Vehicles==
==Vehicles==
In October 2011, Stagecoach introduced nine new to brand [[double decker bus]]es [[Scania]] N230UD/[[Alexander_Dennis_Enviro400|Alexander Enviro 400's]] to operate this route.<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cumbria-15391473 - Nine new buses for Cumbria following £1.5 million investment - BBC News Cumbria]</ref> <ref> [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxCs9CjRFqs Stagecoach Unveils £1.5 Million Investment in Scenic Cumbrian Route - Youtube]</ref> <ref>[https://www.flickr.com/photos/danielgrahamm/11529749943/ Exterior shot of Stagecoach in Cumbria and North Lancashire 15728 (Coniston Old Man), Scania N230UD/Alexander 400 - Flickr.com]</ref> <ref>[http://www.bus-and-coach-photos.com/picture/number9425.asp Bus and Coach Photos - Stagecoach 15723 (Helm Crag)]</ref>
In October 2011, Stagecoach introduced nine new to brand [[double decker bus]]es [[Scania]] N230UD/[[Alexander_Dennis_Enviro400|Alexander Enviro 400's]] to operate this route.<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cumbria-15391473 - Nine new buses for Cumbria following £1.5 million investment - BBC News Cumbria]</ref> <ref> [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxCs9CjRFqs Stagecoach Unveils £1.5 Million Investment in Scenic Cumbrian Route - YouTube]</ref> <ref>[https://www.flickr.com/photos/danielgrahamm/11529749943/ Exterior shot of Stagecoach in Cumbria and North Lancashire 15728 (Coniston Old Man), Scania N230UD/Alexander 400 - Flickr.com]</ref> <ref>[http://www.bus-and-coach-photos.com/picture/number9425.asp Bus and Coach Photos - Stagecoach 15723 (Helm Crag)]</ref>


These buses have a special livery and have the ''"555 Freedom of the Lakes"'' branding. Each of the buses have been named after famous Lake District mountains.<ref>[http://www.nwemail.co.uk/news/no-title-1.893117?referrerPath=afc Fleet of Latest Buses Set for Tourist Route - North West Evening]</ref>
These buses have a special livery and have the ''"555 Freedom of the Lakes"'' branding. Each of the buses have been named after famous Lake District mountains.<ref>[http://www.nwemail.co.uk/news/no-title-1.893117?referrerPath=afc Fleet of Latest Buses Set for Tourist Route - North West Evening]</ref>

Revision as of 20:36, 5 September 2014

555
Overview
OperatorStagecoach North West
PredecessorsRibble Motor Services
Route
StartLancaster, Bus Station
ViaCarnforth, Kendal, Windermere, Ambleside, Grasmere
EndKeswick, Bus Station
Length45 miles
Service
Frequency60 (every 30 mins during Summer months)

Stagecoach bus route 555 is a bus service that links Lancaster in Lancashire with towns and villages in Cumbria's District National Park in North West England. The route is approximately 45 miles and takes on average 2 hours and 40 minutes to complete. It is one of the longest routes as well as one of the most scenic bus routes in the country. The route is operated by Stagecoach North West and was previously operated by Ribble Motor Services.

Route

The 555 starts from Lancaster in the northern part of Lancashire. The route goes via Carnforth, into Cumbria through Milnthorpe and past Levens Hall before stopping at Kendal bus station. Some summer journeys run between Lancaster and Kendal via more direct route mainly via the M6 Motorway.

After a break, the route goes out of Kendal and generally follows the A591 road into the Lake District. The route goes through Staveley, Windermere and alongside Lake Windermere to Ambleside. The route then continues into and out of the village of Grasmere, passing the lakes Grasmere and Thirlmere before arriving at Keswick near to Derwent Water. [1][2]

Previously the route used to extend from Keswick further north to Carlisle another 30 miles further north east. Stagecoach service 554 now connects with the 555 at Keswick bus station. [3]

Main Route

Vehicles

In October 2011, Stagecoach introduced nine new to brand double decker buses Scania N230UD/Alexander Enviro 400's to operate this route.[4] [5] [6] [7]

These buses have a special livery and have the "555 Freedom of the Lakes" branding. Each of the buses have been named after famous Lake District mountains.[8]

The names (and bus fleet numbers) are:

Tourism

The bus service is popular with tourists as they can see the countryside from the top deck. The route is also popular with walkers. Robert Swain authored a book "55 555 Walks" which shows walks that could be done from destinations along the whole route in both Lancashire and Cumbria. [9][10]

References

  1. ^ A bus ride from Kendal to Keswick - Lunatic Travel
  2. ^ Romance on the buses - A Decet of Romantic Bus Routes
  3. ^ Route 554 - Fix My Transport
  4. ^ - Nine new buses for Cumbria following £1.5 million investment - BBC News Cumbria
  5. ^ Stagecoach Unveils £1.5 Million Investment in Scenic Cumbrian Route - YouTube
  6. ^ Exterior shot of Stagecoach in Cumbria and North Lancashire 15728 (Coniston Old Man), Scania N230UD/Alexander 400 - Flickr.com
  7. ^ Bus and Coach Photos - Stagecoach 15723 (Helm Crag)
  8. ^ Fleet of Latest Buses Set for Tourist Route - North West Evening
  9. ^ A list of 55 walks from the 555
  10. ^ 55 555 Walks - Robert Swain review - Virtual Lancaster
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