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How to get fromColchester to Bakewellby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Colchester to Bakewell by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain train London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
    4h 55m
    £92–142

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus bus 717 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 777
    3. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 230 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Matlock Streetbus bus 6.1
    7h 43m
    £29–54

  3. Drive  166.2 mi

    1. Drive from Colchester to Bakewellcar car 166.2 mi
    3h 42m
    £42–60

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxtontrain train
    6h 46m
    £112–317

  5. Train, line 170 bus

    1. Take the train from Colchester to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Chesterfieldtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Squarebus bus 170
    6h 28m
    £85–132

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Leicestertrain train
    2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 230 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Matlock Streetbus bus 6.1
    10h
    £66–110

Colchester to Bakewell by train, subway, and bus

Calendar123Weekly Services
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 206.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

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 Bakewell Road Bus Station in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Matlock Street via Coach Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 43m.

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