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{{Infobox bus route
{{Infobox bus line
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|operator = [[Stagecoach North West]]
|caption = [[Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire]] [[Alexander Dennis Enviro 400]] bodied [[Scania N-series|Scania N230UD]] in [[Grasmere]] in October 2012
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|operator = [[Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire]]
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|start = [[Lancaster, Lancashire|Lancaster]], Bus Station
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|via = [[Carnforth]], [[Kendal]], [[Windermere]], [[Ambleside]], [[Grasmere]]
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|end = [[Keswick, Cumbria|Keswick]], Bus Station
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|length = 45 miles
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|end = [[Keswick, Cumbria|Keswick]]
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'''Stagecoach bus route 555''' is a bus service that links Lancaster in [[Lancashire]] with towns and villages in [[Cumbria]]'s [[Lake District|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 England. The route is operated by [[Stagecoach North West]] and was previously operated by [[Ribble Motor Services]].
'''Stagecoach bus route 555''' links [[Lancaster, Lancashire|Lancaster]] in [[Lancashire]] with towns and villages in [[Cumbria]]'s [[Lake District|District National Park]] in [[North West England]]. The route is approximately 45 miles long 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 England. The route is operated by [[Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire]] and was previously operated by [[Ribble Motor Services]].


==Route==
==Route==
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]].
Route 555 starts from [[Lancaster bus station|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]].<ref name=Timetable>[https://www.stagecoachbus.com/getTimetable.ashx?code=XNAO555&dir=OUTBOUND&date=15%2f04%2f2015 Route 555 timetable] Stagecoach</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>
After a break, the route 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] EM60</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 a further 30 miles from Keswick north to [[Carlisle, Cumbria|Carlisle]]. It was split with Stagecoach route 554 now connects with route 555 at Keswick bus station.<ref>[http://www.fixmytransport.com/routes/north-east/554-bus Route 554] Fix My Transport</ref>


===Main Route===
===Current route===
Route 555 operates via these primary locations:<ref name=Timetable/>

{{columns-list|2|
* '''[[Lancaster, Lancashire|Lancaster]]''', ''[[Lancaster bus station|bus station]]''
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*[[Lancaster bus station]]
* '''[[Bolton le Sands]]''', ''St Michaels Lane''
*[[Bolton le Sands]]
* '''[[Carnforth]]''', ''Haws Hill/New Street'' {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
*[[Carnforth railway station|Carnforth station]] {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
* '''[[Burton-in-Kendal|Burton]]''', ''Square''
*[[Burton-in-Kendal|Burton]]
* '''[[Holme, Cumbria|Holme]]''', ''Smithy Hall''
*[[Holme, Cumbria|Holme]]
* '''[[Milnthorpe]]''', ''Square''
* '''[[Levens Hall]]'''
*[[Milnthorpe]]
*[[Levens Hall]]
* '''[[Helsington]]''', ''Lumley Road''
*[[Helsington]]
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* '''[[Kendal]]''', ''bus station''
*[[Kendal]] bus station
* '''[[Staveley, Cumbria|Staveley]]''', ''Abbey Square''
*[[Staveley, Cumbria|Staveley]]
* '''[[Windermere]]''', [[Windermere railway station|rail station]] {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
*[[Windermere railway station|Windermere station]] {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
* '''[[Ambleside]]''', ''Kelsick Road''
*[[Ambleside]]
* '''[[Rydal, Cumbria|Rydal]]''', ''Church''
*[[Rydal, Cumbria|Rydal]]
* '''[[Grasmere]]''', ''Centre''
*[[Grasmere]]
* '''Thirlspot''', ''Kings Head''
*Thirlspot
* '''[[Keswick, Cumbria|Keswick]]''', ''bus station''
*[[Keswick, Cumbria|Keswick]] bus station}}


==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 [[Alexander Dennis Enviro 400]] bodied [[Scania N-series|Scania N230UDs]] to operate the route.<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cumbria-15391473 Nine new buses for Cumbria following £1.5 million investment] ''[[BBC News]]'' 21 October 2011</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 carry ''"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 Mail]]'' 1 November 2011</ref>


The names (and bus fleet numbers) are:
The names (and bus fleet numbers) are:
{{columns-list|2|
* ''[[Langdale Pikes|Langdale Pike]]'' (17921),
*''[[Langdale Pikes|Langdale Pike]]'' (17921)
* ''[[Catbells]]'' (17922)
*''[[Catbells]]'' (17922)
* ''[[Helm Crag]]'' (17923)
*''[[Helm Crag]]'' (17923)
* ''[[Helvellyn]]'' (17924)
*''[[Helvellyn]]'' (17924)
* ''[[Skiddaw]]'' (17925)
*''[[Skiddaw]]'' (17925)
* ''[[Wansfell|Wansfell Pike]]'' (17926)
*''[[Wansfell|Wansfell Pike]]'' (17926)
* ''[[Scafell Pike]]'' (17927)
*''[[Scafell Pike]]'' (17927)
* ''[[Coniston Old Man]]'' (17928)
*''[[Coniston Old Man]]'' (17928)
* ''[[Blencathra]]'' (17929)
*''[[Blencathra]]'' (17929)}}


==Tourism==
==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"'', that shows walks that could be done from destinations along the whole route in both Lancashire and Cumbria. <ref>[http://djh1.webfactional.com/html/walking/Lake_District/55-555walks.html A list of 55 walks from the 555]</ref><ref>[http://www.virtual-lancaster.net/reviews/books/swain_55walks.htm 55 555 Walks - Robert Swain review - Virtual Lancaster]</ref>
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"'', that shows walks that could be done from destinations along the whole route in both Lancashire and Cumbria. <ref>[http://djh1.webfactional.com/html/walking/Lake_District/55-555walks.html A list of 55 walks from the 555]</ref><ref>[http://www.virtual-lancaster.net/reviews/books/swain_55walks.htm 55 555 Walks - Robert Swain review] Virtual Lancaster</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.stagecoachbus.com/timetables.aspx?serviceid=992&locationId=91&from=&to=&locval=210 Stagecoach 555 timetable]
*[http://www.golakes.co.uk/Windermere-Stagecoach-555/details/?dms=3&venue=5054665 Stagecoach 555 - Go Lakes]
* [http://www.golakes.co.uk/Windermere-Stagecoach-555/details/?dms=3&venue=5054665 Stagecoach 555 - Go Lakes]



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Revision as of 20:41, 4 April 2015

555
Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire Alexander Dennis Enviro 400 bodied Scania N230UD in Grasmere in October 2012
Overview
OperatorStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire
Route
StartLancaster
ViaCarnforth
Kendal
Windermere
Ambleside
Grasmere
EndKeswick
Length45 miles

Stagecoach bus route 555 links Lancaster in Lancashire with towns and villages in Cumbria's District National Park in North West England. The route is approximately 45 miles long 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 England. The route is operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire and was previously operated by Ribble Motor Services.

Route

Route 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.[1]

After a break, the route 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.[2][3]

Previously the route used to extend a further 30 miles from Keswick north to Carlisle. It was split with Stagecoach route 554 now connects with route 555 at Keswick bus station.[4]

Current route

Route 555 operates via these primary locations:[1]

2

Vehicles

In October 2011, Stagecoach introduced nine Alexander Dennis Enviro 400 bodied Scania N230UDs to operate the route.[5]

These buses have a special livery and carry "555 Freedom of the Lakes" branding. Each of the buses have been named after famous Lake District mountains.[6]

The names (and bus fleet numbers) are:

2

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", that shows walks that could be done from destinations along the whole route in both Lancashire and Cumbria. [7][8]

References

  1. ^ a b Route 555 timetable Stagecoach
  2. ^ A bus ride from Kendal to Keswick Lunatic Travel
  3. ^ Romance on the buses - A Decet of Romantic Bus Routes EM60
  4. ^ Route 554 Fix My Transport
  5. ^ Nine new buses for Cumbria following £1.5 million investment BBC News 21 October 2011
  6. ^ Fleet of Latest Buses Set for Tourist Route North-West Evening Mail 1 November 2011
  7. ^ A list of 55 walks from the 555
  8. ^ 55 555 Walks - Robert Swain review Virtual Lancaster
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