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

The cheapest way to get from Bakewell to Exeter is to bus via Leicester which costs £29 - £50 and takes 11h 7m.

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 5m 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 Square and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Sheffield Interchange/E2 and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.

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 32m and costs £110 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m 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 National Express, depart from Sheffield Interchange/E2 station.

Train or bus from Bakewell to Exeter?

The best way to get from Bakewell to Exeter is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs £110 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 9h 13m.

Where does the Bakewell to Exeter bus arrive?

Bakewell to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Bakewell to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Bakewell to Exeter is 218 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Bakewell to Exeter.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1484+ 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 Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 32m
£113–174
Bus via Leicester
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Matlock Street to Morledgebus 6.1
2. Take the bus from Morledge to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Sky
3. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Exeterbus
11h 7m
£29–46
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 106 / ...
9h 13m
£44–108
Drive 216.7 mi
1. Drive from Bakewell to Exetercar 216.7 mi
4h 5m
£53–76
Bus, train, fly
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 Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
5h 15m
£85–255

Bakewell to Exeter by bus and train

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5h 32mAverage Duration

£113Cheapest Price

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Distance: 246.4 mi
Duration: 5h 32m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Chesterfield to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £110–170 and the journey takes 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Square to Bampfylde Street via Sheffield Interchange/E2 and Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 13m.

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