The average bus between Rugby and Bakewell takes 8h 38m and the fastest bus takes 5h 22m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rugby 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 Rugby and Bakewell. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rugby is at 7:18 PM which arrives into Bakewell at 8:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Transport Museum and take an average of 8h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct bus from Rugby to Bakewell. However, there are services departing from Rugby station and arriving at Bakewell station via Transport Museum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.
Rugby to Bakewell bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, depart from North Street station.
Rugby to Bakewell bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, arrive at Square station.
The distance between Rugby and Bakewell is 97.8 km. The road distance is 211 km.
You can take a bus from North Street to Square via Transport Museum, Pool Meadow Bus Station, M&S, Asda, Meadowhall Interchange/A3, Arundel Gate/Arundel Gate Ag13, and Sheffield Interchange/D3 in around 5h 15m.