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

The cheapest way to get from Bakewell to Exeter is to bus via Bristol which costs £18 - £55 and takes 8h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bakewell to Exeter is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Bakewell and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Bakewell to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Matlock Street and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.

How far is it from Bakewell to Exeter?

The distance between Bakewell and Exeter is 248 miles. The road distance is 217.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bakewell to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs £188 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Bakewell to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bakewell to Exeter bus from?

Bakewell to Exeter bus services, operated by Trent Barton, depart from Matlock Street station.

Train or bus from Bakewell to Exeter?

The best way to get from Bakewell to Exeter is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs £188 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £18 - £55 and takes 8h 15m.

Where does the Bakewell to Exeter bus arrive?

Bakewell to Exeter bus services, operated by Trent Barton, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Bakewell to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Bakewell to Exeter is 218 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Bakewell to Exeter.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1359+ hotels available in Exeter.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Exeter St DavidsEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 27m
£188–189
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Bus StationUk070 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde StreetUk049 / ...
8h 15m
£18–51
Drive 216.7 mi
1. Drive from Bakewell to Exeter216.7 mi
4h 3m
£54–78
Bus, train, fly
1. Take the bus from Square to Bus Turnaround
2. Take the train from Bamford to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)MAN - EXT
6h 17m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Matlock Street to Bus Station6.1
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station134 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Street101 / ...
9h 48m
£32–74

Bakewell to Exeter by bus and train

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5h 27mAverage Duration

£188Cheapest Price

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Distance: 246.4 mi
Duration: 5h 27m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Chesterfield to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £185 and the journey takes 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Square to Bampfylde Street via Paternoster Row/SS2, Sheffield, Meadowhall, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, and Bus Station in around 8h 15m.

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