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

The cheapest way to get from Bakewell to Chester is to drive which costs £15 - £22 and takes 1h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bakewell to Chester is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs £15 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Bakewell and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Bakewell to Chester. However, there are services departing from Buxton Road and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Market Place, Manchester Airport The Station and Liverpool, Liverpool One. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

How far is it from Bakewell to Chester?

The distance between Bakewell and Chester is 80 miles. The road distance is 60.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bakewell to Chester without a car is to bus and train via Crewe which takes 3h 24m and costs £18 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Bakewell to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bakewell to Chester bus from?

Bakewell to Chester bus services, operated by High Peak, depart from Market Place station.

Train or bus from Bakewell to Chester?

The best way to get from Bakewell to Chester is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs £24 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £35 and takes 5h 34m.

Where does the Bakewell to Chester bus arrive?

Bakewell to Chester bus services, operated by High Peak, arrive at Manchester Airport The Station.

Can I drive from Bakewell to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Bakewell to Chester is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Bakewell to Chester.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 950+ hotels available in Chester.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train via Crewe
best
1. Take the bus from Buxton Road to Market PlaceTp
2. Take the train from Buxton to StockportBuxton - Stockport / ...
3h 24m
£18–56
Drive 60.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bakewell to Chester60.1 mi
1h 26m
£16–22
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Manchester Airport The Station199
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to ChesterManchester Airport - Llandudno / ...
4h 52m
£17–36
Train
1. Take the train from Matlock to DerbyMatlock - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Derby to CreweNewark Castle - Crewe / ...
4h 6m
£24–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Manchester Airport The Station199
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One171 / ...
3. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Chester Bus Interchange
5h 34m
£22–35

Bakewell to Chester by bus, foot, and train

154Weekly Services

3h 24mAverage Duration

£18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 79.5 mi
Duration: 3h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Matlock Street to Chester via Bakewell Road Bus Station, Matlock, Derby, and Crewe in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buxton Road to Chester Bus Interchange via Market Place, Manchester Airport The Station, and Liverpool, Liverpool One in around 5h 34m.

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