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 £30 - £80 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 49m and costs £55 - £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 Arundel Gate/AG6 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 287 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 train which takes 5h 29m and costs £35 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m 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 Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Train or bus from Bakewell to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Bakewell to Edinburgh is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs £35 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 7h 3m.

Where does the Bakewell to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Bakewell to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, 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 49m to drive from Bakewell to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 826+ 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 train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 29m
£35–180
Bus via Meadowhall Interchange/B1
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
7h 3m
£30–80
Drive 241.9 mi
1. Drive from Bakewell to Edinburghcar 241.9 mi
4h 49m
£60–86
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Bamford to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
7h 3m
£69–182
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 180
8h 3m
£35–80
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 38m
£55–145
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 25m
£59–205
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 52m
£78–249
Bus, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Square to Railway Stationbus
2. Take the train from Chesterfield to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
7h 9m
£86–333

Bakewell to Edinburgh by bus and train

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5h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 285.5 mi
Duration: 5h 29m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £35–180 and the journey takes 3h 48m. Alternatively, Atlantic Travel GB Ltd operates a bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 5h 25m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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