The average bus between Axminster and Bakewell takes 17h 36m and the fastest bus takes 17h 18m. The bus service runs several times per day from Axminster to Bakewell. 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 twice daily between Axminster and Bakewell. The earliest departure is at 3:11 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Axminster is at 6:46 PM which arrives into Bakewell at 12:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Waterstones and take an average of 17h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Axminster to Bakewell? 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 Axminster to Bakewell. However, there are services departing from Axminster station and arriving at Bakewell station via Waterstones. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 36m.
Axminster to Bakewell bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from Trinity Square station.
Axminster to Bakewell bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Sheffield Interchange/E2 station.
The distance between Axminster and Bakewell is 285.2 km. The road distance is 410 km.
You can take a bus from Trinity Square to Square via Waterstones, County Hall, Birmingham Coach Station, and Sheffield Interchange/D3 in around 10h 2m.