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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Bakewell is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Bakewell is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Bakewell?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Bakewell. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Square via Coach Station, Golders Green Station and New Beetwell Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.

How far is it from Colchester to Bakewell?

The distance between Colchester and Bakewell is 209 miles. The road distance is 167.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Bakewell without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs £95 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Colchester to Bakewell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Bakewell bus from?

Colchester to Bakewell bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Bakewell?

The best way to get from Colchester to Bakewell is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs £95 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 8h 21m.

Where does the Colchester to Bakewell bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colchester to Bakewell?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Bakewell is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Colchester to Bakewell.

Where can I stay near Bakewell?

There are 2690+ hotels available in Bakewell.

Colchester to Bakewell - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 170 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
5h 9m
£98–165
Drive 166.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Colchester to Bakewellcar 166.2 mi
3h 42m
£41–59
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Leicestertrain
2. Take the train from Leicester to Derbytrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Matlock Streetbus 6.1
8h 20m
£84–128
Train, line 170 bus
1. Take the train from Colchester to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Chesterfieldtrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Squarebus 170
6h 47m
£86–151
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Golders Green Stationbus A6
3. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Coach Stationbus 560
8h 21m
£43–103

Colchester to Bakewell by train, subway, and bus

122Weekly Services

5h 9mAverage Duration

£98Cheapest Price

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Distance: 207.9 mi
Duration: 5h 9m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Matlock Street via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Derby, Matlock, and Interchange in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Square via Coach Station, Golders Green Station, Coach Station, and New Beetwell Street in around 8h 21m.

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