What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Rydal?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Rydal is to bus and line 555 bus which costs £16 - £35 and takes 4h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Rydal?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Rydal is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Rydal?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Rydal. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Church for Rydal Mount via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Rydal?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Rydal. However, there are services departing from Deansgate and arriving at Windermere via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

How far is it from Manchester to Rydal?

The distance between Manchester and Rydal is 87 miles. The road distance is 87.6 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to Rydal without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Rydal without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £30 - £60.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Rydal?

It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Manchester to Rydal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Rydal bus from?

Manchester to Rydal bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Rydal train from?

Manchester to Rydal train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Deansgate station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Rydal?

The best way to get from Manchester to Rydal is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus and line 555 bus, which costs £16 - £35 and takes 4h 24m.

Where does the Manchester to Rydal bus arrive?

Manchester to Rydal bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station Night Std.

Where does the Manchester to Rydal train arrive?

Manchester to Rydal train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Windermere station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Rydal?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Rydal is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Manchester to Rydal.

Where can I stay near Rydal?

There are 3847+ hotels available in Rydal.

Manchester to Rydal - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 555 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Manchester to Rydal by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Deansgate to Windermeretrain Manchester Airport - Windermere
2h 30m
£34–57
Bus, line 555 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 555
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Church for Rydal Mountbus 555
4h 24m
£17–32
Drive 87.1 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Rydalcar 87.1 mi
1h 39m
£22–31
Train, line 599 bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Church for Rydal Mountbus 599 / ...
2h 47m
£32–57

Manchester to Rydal by train and bus

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2h 30mAverage Duration

£34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 86.7 mi
Duration: 2h 30m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Rydal, England?

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Deansgate to Windermere every 4 hours. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 1h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Church for Rydal Mount via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 4h 24m.

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