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

The cheapest way to get from Bakewell to Edinburgh is to bus via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 which costs £19 - £70 and takes 7h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bakewell to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 4h 47m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Bakewell and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Bakewell to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Square and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Sheffield Interchange/C1 and Meadowhall Interchange/B1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.

How far is it from Bakewell to Edinburgh?

The distance between Bakewell and Edinburgh is 275 miles. The road distance is 243.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bakewell to Edinburgh without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 42m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Bakewell to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bakewell to Edinburgh bus from?

Bakewell to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Train or bus from Bakewell to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Bakewell to Edinburgh is to bus via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 which takes 7h 3m and costs £19 - £70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £180 and takes 5h 31m.

Where does the Bakewell to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Bakewell to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Can I drive from Bakewell to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Bakewell to Edinburgh is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Bakewell to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2496+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Bakewell to Edinburgh - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Bakewell to Edinburgh by bus, train, car, or plane

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
best
1. Take the bus from Square to Paternoster Row/SS2218
2. Take the train from Doncaster to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 42m
Bus via Meadowhall Interchange/B1
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkn11 / ...
7h 3m
£19–69
Drive 241.9 mi
1. Drive from Bakewell to Edinburgh241.9 mi
4h 47m
£61–87
Bus, train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Matlock Street to Bakewell Road Bus Station
2. Take the train from Matlock to Derby
3. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Street
4. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
5h 22m
£57–152
Train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh WaverleyPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 31m
£35–180
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Edinburgh, Bus Station180
8h 3m
£35–80
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Bamford to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)MAN - EDI
7h 5m
£73–182
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
6h 11m
£61–222
Bus, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Square to Railway Station
2. Take the train from Chesterfield to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LTN - EDI
6h 45m
£83–214

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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Distance: 273.6 mi
Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Bakewell, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

FlixBus operates a bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £16–45 and the journey takes 5h 25m. National Express also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, Cross Country operates a train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £35–180 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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