The average bus between Gretna and Keswick takes 5h 39m and the fastest bus takes 2h 24m. The bus service runs several times per day from Gretna to Keswick. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Gretna and Keswick. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gretna is at 4:42 PM which arrives into Keswick at 8:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 5h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Gretna to Keswick. However, there are services departing from Gretna station and arriving at Keswick station via Keswick Park Hotel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
Gretna to Keswick bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, depart from Rail Station.
Gretna to Keswick bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, arrive at Keswick Park Hotel station.
The distance between Gretna and Keswick is 44.1 km. The road distance is 73 km.
Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire operates a bus from Rail Station to Keswick Park Hotel every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 41 min.