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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Bakewell is to bus which costs £18 - £35 and takes 7h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Bakewell is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Bakewell?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath to Bakewell. However, there are services departing from Westgate Buildings and arriving at Square via Bristol Bus Station, Meadowhall Interchange/A3 and Sheffield Interchange/D3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.

How far is it from Bath to Bakewell?

The distance between Bath and Bakewell is 168 miles. The road distance is 152.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bath to Bakewell without a car is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs £80 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Bath to Bakewell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bath to Bakewell bus from?

Bath to Bakewell bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.

Train or bus from Bath to Bakewell?

The best way to get from Bath to Bakewell is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs £80 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £35 and takes 7h 44m.

Where does the Bath to Bakewell bus arrive?

Bath to Bakewell bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange station.

Can I drive from Bath to Bakewell?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Bakewell is 153 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Bath to Bakewell.

Where can I stay near Bakewell?

There are 1785+ hotels available in Bakewell.

Bath to Bakewell - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Bath to Bakewell by train, bus, or car

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 Bristol Temple Meads to Derbytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 23m
£81–123
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus Uk070 / ...
7h 44m
£18–31
Drive 151.8 mi
1. Drive from Bath to Bakewellcar 151.8 mi
3h 15m
£38–55
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 134 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Matlock Streetbus 6.1
8h 43m
£31–74

Bath to Bakewell by train and bus

98Weekly Services

5h 23mAverage Duration

£81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 166.5 mi
Duration: 5h 23m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Derby hourly. Tickets cost £65–95 and the journey takes 2h 3m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange every 4 hours. Tickets cost £16–28 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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