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

The cheapest way to get from Bakewell to Edinburgh is to bus via Leeds which costs £21 - £50 and takes 7h 40m.

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 49m and costs £55 - £85.

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/E2 and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

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 59m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m 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 National Express, depart from Sheffield Interchange/E2 station.

Train or bus from Bakewell to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Bakewell to Edinburgh is to bus via Leeds which takes 7h 40m and costs £21 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £130 - £200 and takes 5h 35m.

Where does the Bakewell to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Bakewell to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Can I drive from Bakewell to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Bakewell to Edinburgh is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Bakewell to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 1677+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Bakewell to Edinburgh - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 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/SS2bus 218
2. Take the train from Doncaster to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 59m
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
7h 40m
£21–50
Drive 241.9 mi
1. Drive from Bakewell to Edinburghcar 241.9 mi
4h 49m
£59–85
Bus, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Buxton Road to Market Placebus
2. Take the train from Buxton to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
7h 17m
£63–187
Train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 35m
£130–200
Train via York
1. Take the train from Derby to Yorktrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 58m
£106–234
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 180
8h 3m
£40–110
Bus, train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Matlock Street to Bakewell Road Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Matlock to Derbytrain
3. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
4. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 27m
£65–146
Line 170 bus, train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Square to Railway Stationbus
2. Take the train from Chesterfield to Leicestertrain
3. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
4. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
5. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
6h 36m
£96–209
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 28m
£83–191

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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Map of how to get from Bakewell to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 273.6 mi
Duration: 4h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Square to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Sheffield Interchange/E2, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 7h 40m. Alternatively, Cross Country operates a train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £130–200 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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