The cheapest and fastest coaches from Manchester to Keswick
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£15
Fastest journey
5 h 45 m
Average duration
5 h 45 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
137 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Manchester to Keswick is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Keswick will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £15.
To travel from Manchester to Keswick you need to make at least one change.
FlixBus · FlixBus23:305h45Manchester, Shudehill Interchange5:15Penrith, Brunswick Road (Booths)£151One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus23:305h45Manchester, Shudehill Interchange5:15Penrith, Brunswick Road (Booths)£151One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Manchester to Keswick
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Keswick among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £6.
Distance: 137 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£18 Average Price Cheapest | £26 Average Price |
5h 47m Average total duration 5h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Manchester to Keswick bus times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Keswick coaches for today, Thursday 14 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:30 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 5h45 | 5:15 Penrith, Brunswick Road (Booths) | 1 change | |
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Compare prices and tickets Manchester to Keswick by coach or train
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Manchester to Keswick
Buses from Manchester to Keswick run on average 9 times per day, taking around 5h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £6 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 06:22, the last at 22:47. The fastest coach covers the 137 km distance in 2h 5m.
Distance 137 km |
Average bus duration 5h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Buses per day 9 |
Fastest bus 2h 5m |
First bus 6:22 |
Last bus 22:47 |
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FAQs: Manchester to Keswick coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Keswick by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Keswick, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Keswick
- 05:00-23:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the interchange.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 42, 43, 135 Tram: Metrolink
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Burger King (in the station)
- Giraffe (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal, with several companies offering services.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 43, 103 Train: Manchester Airport
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