The average bus between Manchester and Bakewell takes 3h 33m and the fastest bus takes 2h 43m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester 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 every 2 hours between Manchester and Bakewell. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 3:22 PM which arrives into Bakewell at 6:39 PM. All services require a transfer at Hazel Grove Park & Ride and take an average of 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Manchester 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 Manchester to Bakewell. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Bakewell station via Hazel Grove Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
Manchester to Bakewell bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Bakewell bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Fire Station.
The distance between Manchester and Bakewell is 47.6 km. The road distance is 66 km.
You can take a bus from Piccadilly to Fire Station via Hazel Grove Park & Ride, Rising Sun, and Market Place in around 3h 20m.