There are 4 ways to get from Manchester to Rydal Water by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Deansgate to Windermeretrain Manchester Airport - Windermere
2h 38m£30–51Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Rail Interchangebus X8
3h 55m£14–19Drive 88 mi
- Drive from Manchester to Rydal Watercar 88 mi
1h 40m£22–32Train, line 599 bus
- Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to White Moss Commonbus 599 / ...
2h 48m£27–52
Manchester to Rydal Water by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Rydal Water is to bus which costs £13 - £20 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Rydal Water is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs £21 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Rydal Water. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at White Moss Common via Bus Station and Bus Rail Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Rydal Water. However, there are services departing from Deansgate and arriving at Windermere via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
The distance between Manchester and Rydal Water is 88 miles. The road distance is 88.6 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Rydal Water without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs £29 - £55.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Manchester to Rydal Water, including transfers.
Manchester to Rydal Water bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Rydal Water train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Deansgate station.
The best way to get from Manchester to Rydal Water is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs £29 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £20 and takes 3h 55m.
What companies run services between Manchester, England and Rydal Water, England?
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Deansgate to Windermere every 4 hours. Tickets cost £26–50 and the journey takes 1h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to White Moss Common via Bus Station and Bus Rail Interchange in around 3h 55m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Deansgate to Windermere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Std
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £7–14
- Website
- National Express
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Manchester to Rydal Water bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station Night Std.
Manchester to Rydal Water train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Windermere station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Rydal Water is 89 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Manchester to Rydal Water.
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