The average bus between Lancaster and Rydal takes 2h 51m and the fastest bus takes 1h 44m. There is a bus service every few hours from Lancaster to Rydal. 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 Lancaster and Rydal. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lancaster is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Rydal at 6:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Lancaster to Rydal? 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 Lancaster to Rydal. However, there are services departing from Lancaster station and arriving at Rydal station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
Lancaster to Rydal bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Bus Station.
Lancaster to Rydal bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Church for Rydal Mount station.
The distance between Lancaster and Rydal is 46.1 km. The road distance is 63 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Church for Rydal Mount via Bus Station in around 2h 36m.