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

The cheapest way to get from Bakewell to Inverness is to bus via Edinburgh which costs £35 - £110 and takes 13h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bakewell to Inverness is to drive which takes 7h 5m and costs £100 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Bakewell and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Bakewell to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Square and arriving at Union Street via Sheffield Interchange/C1, Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 41m.

How far is it from Bakewell to Inverness?

The distance between Bakewell and Inverness is 462 miles. The road distance is 401.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bakewell to Inverness without a car is to train which takes 9h 22m and costs £170 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 9h 22m to get from Bakewell to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bakewell to Inverness bus from?

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

Train or bus from Bakewell to Inverness?

The best way to get from Bakewell to Inverness is to train which takes 9h 22m and costs £170 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 41m.

Where does the Bakewell to Inverness bus arrive?

Bakewell to Inverness bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Park and Ride station.

Can I drive from Bakewell to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between Bakewell to Inverness is 401 miles. It takes approximately 7h 5m to drive from Bakewell to Inverness.

Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 1193+ hotels available in Inverness.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Bakewell to Inverness by train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Sheffield to DarlingtonReading - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from Darlington to InvernessLondon Kings Cross - Inverness / ...
9h 22m
£176–276
Bus via Edinburgh
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station131 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station183 / ...
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3
13h 28m
£35–103
Bus
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Park and RideUkn11
2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Union StreetE8
11h 41m
Drive 399.2 mi
1. Drive from Bakewell to Inverness399.2 mi
7h 5m
£101–145
Bus, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
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 Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)MAN - INV
6h 8m
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh WaverleyPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to InvernessEdinburgh - Inverness
10h 15m
£61–252
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bamford to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MAN - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
8h 40m
£102–251
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BHX - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
8h 28m
£114–302
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Matlock to Beeston
2. Take the train from Beeston to Kettering
3. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkway
4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LTN - INV
7h 59m
£84–261

Bakewell to Inverness by bus and train

12Weekly Services

9h 22mAverage Duration

£176Cheapest Price

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Distance: 458.9 mi
Duration: 9h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Square to Inverness via Paternoster Row/SS2, Sheffield, and Darlington in around 9h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Square to Union Street via Sheffield Interchange/C1, Meadowhall Interchange/C2, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, and Park and Ride in around 11h 41m.

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