Cumberland Council, in partnership with bus operators Stagecoach and Reays, is delighted to reveal the third phase of its Cumberland Go bus network expansion, with brand-new services launching Monday 5 January 2026.
The new additions complete a phased rollout aimed at meeting community demand for safer, more sustainable, and reliable transport. The new services include:
- A direct and more regular service between Carlisle - Cumberland Infirmary - Cockermouth - Whitehaven - West Cumberland Hospital #600
- New Whitehaven Town Services 1/1A and better connections to Cleator Moor #22/22A
- Carlisle - Hadrian’s Wall #HW1 connecting tourist attractions and supporting better connection for villages along the route.
- A new connection to South Carlisle Health Centre, Locke Road & Carleton Clinic to Carlisle City Centre #DR1
- A new service connecting Wigton/Anthorn via Kirkhampton to Carlisle #71
This launch follows the introduction of new services in November and December 2025.
- Introduction of key town route services Maryport to Dearham #MD1 Cockermouth to Maryport #68 and Cockermouth Town Service #C123
- Added inter-town connections between Whitehaven - Ravenglass – Millom - Barrow #X7, #7 and Whitehaven - St Bees – Egremont and #32
- An enhanced service on the existing Carlisle to Anthorn #93 including the introduction of a Sunday service and Blackwell – Carlisle – Rockcliffe #64
Councillor Denise Rollo, Executive Member for Sustainable, Resilient and Connected Places, said:
“January marks another milestone in Cumberland Council’s commitment to revitalising our region. These new routes reconnect vital services from hospitals to Hadrian’s Wall -helping residents access work, education, healthcare, and leisure with ease.”
“The success of Cumberland Go depends on operator reliability and strong community uptake. We’re incredibly grateful to our transport teams, partner operators, and most importantly, the public, for engaging with us and making these services possible.”
Visit www.cumberland.gov.uk/bus-timetablesfor full timetables.
