Buses are set to go even further for less this autumn.

With the Government's national fare cap, no one pays more than £2 for a single journey on Stagecoach services.

The cap applies to all journeys, so whether it's a short hop or a lengthy ride, the price remains the same.

This scheme ends on December 31, and there's no word yet on an extension, so it’s best to make the most of it while you can.

Those with a NoWcard can enjoy even more substantial savings, with free travel offered after 9.30am on weekdays and all day at weekends.

Here are places to visit by bus this autumn, with some great options for rainy days.

Coniston is a must for keen walkers and those interested in history.

Travel on the 505 bus to visit the Old Man, or see Bluebird K7, the boat that sank in Coniston Water in 1967, at the Ruskin Museum.

(Image: Sheenah Alcock Photography & Film 2021) Keswick, accessible by the 555 bus, offers stunning views of Windermere, Rydal Water, Grasmere, Thirlmere, and Derwent Water.

The 555 bus route is considered one of the most picturesque in England.

(Image: Stagecoach) Furness Abbey, open daily from 10am to 5pm, is another hidden gem.

Take the X6 from Kendal or the 6 from Windermere to explore the sandstone ruins, which are a short walk from the nearest bus stop.

(Image: Sheenah Alcock Photography & Film 2021) Sedbergh, known as Cumbria's book town, is in the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

The 563 bus route from Kendal offers a scenic journey for book lovers and walkers alike.

(Image: Visit Lake District) The X6 bus takes you to Kendal, where you can explore independent shops, Kendal Museum, the Quaker Tapestry Museum, and the Brewery Arts Centre.

Grange-over-Sands and Cartmel can be reached by the X6 and 530 bus routes.

Cartmel is known for its Priory Church and is a lovely place for a walk back to Grange over Hampsfell.

(Image: Visit Lake District) Windermere and Bowness are popular spots, but for a reason.

The autumn colours are breath-taking, and you can take one of the regular sailings by Windermere Lake Cruises.

Beetham, accessible by the 755 bus, is home to Beetham Nurseries, a garden centre with a food hall, lifestyle shop, gift shop, garden café, and wood-fired kitchen.

(Image: Gareth Gardner) Grasmere, on the 555 and open-top 599 bus routes, is a picturesque village where you can visit the poet's former home, Dove Cottage.

Carnforth, reachable by the 555 and 755 bus routes, is where the 1945 film Brief Encounter was filmed.

Carnforth Station offers a heritage centre and a restored refreshment room that looks exactly as it did in the film.

Before heading off, don’t forget to download the Stagecoach Bus app for real-time updates on bus schedules.

Taking the bus is not only economical but also beneficial for the environment.

Replacing car trips with bus travel can cut harmful CO2 emissions by 42 per cent, according to Net Zero Nation.