The average bus between Axminster and Bakewell takes 14h 6m and the fastest bus takes 9h 4m. 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 3 times a day between Axminster and Bakewell. The earliest departure is at 6:41 AM in the morning, 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 Ilminster Road Busway and take an average of 14h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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17h 28m • 4 changesWant 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 Cabot Circus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 6m.
Axminster to Bakewell bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from Blackbrook BP Garage 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 405 km.
You can take a bus from Trinity Square to Square via Ilminster Road Busway, Blackbrook BP Garage, Cabot Circus, Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Sheffield Interchange/D3 in around 9h 38m.