Planning a journey by bus or train is easier when you know where to find reliable information.
Whether you’re making a familiar journey or travelling somewhere new, online journey planners, timetables and mobile apps can help you find suitable services, check connections and keep up to date with changes.
Online Journey Planners
Online journey planners can help you work out how to get from A to B by public transport. Simply enter your starting point, destination and preferred travel time to explore the available options.
Traveline is particularly useful for journeys involving different bus and rail operators, allowing you to compare routes and connections across Great Britain.
Timetables & Maps
If you already know which service you want to use, checking its timetable can help you plan when to travel.
Stagecoach provides timetables and route information for its services, including Service 104 between Penrith and Carlisle.
Westmorland and Furness Council also provides information about local bus services, including services operated by other companies.
For train journeys from Penrith (North Lakes), National Rail provides train times, journey planning, station information and travel updates.
Journey Planning Apps
Mobile apps can make planning and managing public transport journeys even easier.
Many apps allow you to check departure times, plan journeys and receive travel updates. Some also provide live bus tracking and the option to buy tickets directly from your phone.
For bus travel around Penrith, the Stagecoach Bus App is particularly useful. You can find out more about its features in our guide to making the most of bus operator apps.
For train journeys, the National Rail website and app provide journey planning and live travel information.