The average bus between Carlisle and Rydal Water takes 3h 5m and the fastest bus takes 2h 43m. The bus service runs several times per day from Carlisle to Rydal Water. 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 every 2 hours between Carlisle and Rydal Water. The earliest departure is at 7:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Rydal Water at 9:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Penrith North Lakes and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 59m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Carlisle to Rydal Water? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Rydal Water. However, there are services departing from Carlisle station and arriving at Rydal Water station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
Carlisle to Rydal Water bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Rail Station.
Carlisle to Rydal Water bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at White Moss Common station.
The distance between Carlisle and Rydal Water is 50 km. The road distance is 81 km.
You can take a train from Carlisle to White Moss Common via Penrith North Lakes, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 1h 56m.