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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Rydal is to bus which costs £22 - £35 and takes 4h 18m.

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 Rail Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

How far is it from Manchester to Rydal?

The distance between Manchester and Rydal is 87 miles. The road distance is 87.8 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 and line 599 bus which takes 2h 51m and costs £29 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 51m 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 does the Manchester to Rydal bus arrive?

Manchester to Rydal bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rail 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 3850+ hotels available in Rydal.

Manchester to Rydal - 5 ways to travel via train, line 599 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Rydal by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 599 bus
best
1. Take the train from Deansgate to Windermeretrain Manchester Airport - Windermere
2. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Church for Rydal Mountbus 599 / ...
2h 51m
£29–51
Drive 87.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Manchester to Rydalcar 87.3 mi
1h 39m
£22–32
Train, line 555 bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Church for Rydal Mountbus 555
3h 46m
£27–48
Train, line 599 bus via Oxenholme Lake District
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 / ...
3h 1m
£27–52
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
4h 18m
£22–33

Manchester to Rydal by train and bus

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2h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 86.7 mi
Duration: 2h 51m

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

National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Station once daily. Tickets cost £16–27 and the journey takes 2h 5m.

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