What is the cheapest way to get from Axminster to Bakewell?

The cheapest way to get from Axminster to Bakewell is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 4h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Axminster to Bakewell?

The fastest way to get from Axminster to Bakewell is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Axminster and Bakewell?

No, there is no direct bus from Axminster to Bakewell. However, there are services departing from Trinity Square and arriving at Square via County Hall, Birmingham Coach Station and Sheffield Interchange/D3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 28m.

How far is it from Axminster to Bakewell?

The distance between Axminster and Bakewell is 259 miles. The road distance is 205.9 miles.

How do I travel from Axminster to Bakewell without a car?

The best way to get from Axminster to Bakewell without a car is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs £120 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Axminster to Bakewell?

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Axminster to Bakewell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Axminster to Bakewell bus from?

Axminster to Bakewell bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from Trinity Square station.

Train or bus from Axminster to Bakewell?

The best way to get from Axminster to Bakewell is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs £120 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 28m.

Where does the Axminster to Bakewell bus arrive?

Axminster to Bakewell bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Waterstones station.

Can I drive from Axminster to Bakewell?

Yes, the driving distance between Axminster to Bakewell is 206 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Axminster to Bakewell.

Where can I stay near Bakewell?

There are 2683+ hotels available in Bakewell.

Axminster to Bakewell - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Axminster to Bakewell by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Derbytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
6h 58m
£122–194
Drive 204.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Axminster to Bakewellcar 204.7 mi
4h 1m
£51–73
Bus
1. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstonesbus 30
2. Take the bus from County Hall to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 101 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus 131 / ...
10h 28m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstonesbus 30
2. Take the train from Taunton to Chesterfieldtrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
8h 9m
Bus, train via Newport
1. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstonesbus 30
2. Take the train from Taunton to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Stockporttrain
11h 26m

Axminster to Bakewell by train and bus

91Weekly Services

6h 58mAverage Duration

£122Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Axminster to Bakewell.

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Distance: 257.8 mi
Duration: 6h 58m

What companies run services between Axminster, England and Bakewell, England?

You can take a train from Axminster to Matlock Street via Exeter St Davids, Derby, Matlock, and Interchange in around 6h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trinity Square to Square via Waterstones, County Hall, Birmingham Coach Station, and Sheffield Interchange/D3 in around 10h 28m.

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