The average bus between Sleaford and Bakewell takes 13h 17m and the fastest bus takes 5h 42m. The bus service runs several times per day from Sleaford 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 Sleaford and Bakewell. The earliest departure is at 9:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sleaford is at 3:55 PM which arrives into Bakewell at 11:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 13h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



5h 42m • 3 changes



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19h 32m • 3 changes



5h 42m • 3 changes



6h 15m • 3 changes
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19h 32m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Sleaford to Bakewell. However, there are services departing from Sleaford station and arriving at Bakewell station via Beastmarket Hill. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 17m.
Sleaford to Bakewell bus services, operated by Centrebus, depart from Bus Station.
Sleaford to Bakewell bus services, operated by Centrebus, arrive at Matlock Street station.
The distance between Sleaford and Bakewell is 87.9 km. The road distance is 143 km.
You can take a bus from Rail Station to Matlock Street via Bus Station, Beastmarket Hill, Upper Parliament Street, and Bus Station in around 5h 33m.