The average bus between Bakewell and Rugby takes 7h 12m and the fastest bus takes 5h 37m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bakewell to Rugby. 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 every 4 hours between Bakewell and Rugby. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bakewell is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Rugby at 6:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 7h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 31m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Bakewell to Rugby? 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 Bakewell to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Bakewell station and arriving at Rugby station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
Bakewell to Rugby bus services, operated by Trent Barton, depart from Matlock Street station.
Bakewell to Rugby bus services, operated by Trent Barton, arrive at Pool Meadow Bus Station.
The distance between Bakewell and Rugby is 97.8 km. The road distance is 169 km.
You can take a bus from Matlock Street to Bennett Street via Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, Pool Meadow Bus Station, and Transport Museum in around 5h 42m.