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

The cheapest way to get from Dorking to Bakewell is to line 465 bus and bus and line 170 bus which costs £20 - £35 and takes 8h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dorking to Bakewell is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Dorking and Bakewell?

No, there is no direct bus from Dorking to Bakewell. However, there are services departing from West Street and arriving at Square via Kingston Station, London Heathrow Airport and New Beetwell Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.

How far is it from Dorking to Bakewell?

The distance between Dorking and Bakewell is 185 miles. The road distance is 178.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dorking to Bakewell without a car is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs £85 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Dorking to Bakewell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dorking to Bakewell bus from?

Dorking to Bakewell bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from West Street station.

Train or bus from Dorking to Bakewell?

The best way to get from Dorking to Bakewell is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can line 465 bus and bus and line 170 bus, which costs £20 - £35 and takes 8h 24m.

Where does the Dorking to Bakewell bus arrive?

Dorking to Bakewell bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Cromwell Road Bus Station.

Can I drive from Dorking to Bakewell?

Yes, the driving distance between Dorking to Bakewell is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Dorking to Bakewell.

Where can I stay near Bakewell?

There are 2578+ hotels available in Bakewell.

Dorking to Bakewell - 5 ways to travel via train, line 465 bus, and bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Redhill to London St Pancras Intltrain Horsham - Peterborough / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
5h 30m
£86–141
Line 465 bus, bus, line 170 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from West Street to Cromwell Road Bus Stationbus 465
2. Take the bus from Kingston Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Sl7
3. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Chesterfield Coach Stationbus
4. Take the bus from New Beetwell Street to Squarebus 170
8h 24m
£21–35
Drive 177.9 mi
1. Drive from Dorking to Bakewellcar 177.9 mi
3h 11m
£45–64
Train, line 170 bus
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Chesterfieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Squarebus 170
5h 40m
£86–141
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Matlock Streetbus 6.1
10h 4m
£37–82

Dorking to Bakewell by train and bus

118Weekly Services

5h 30mAverage Duration

£86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 184.1 mi
Duration: 5h 30m

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

You can take a train from Dorking Deepdene to Matlock Street via Redhill, London St Pancras Intl, Derby, Matlock, and Bakewell Road Bus Station in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from West Street to Square via Cromwell Road Bus Station, Kingston Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Heathrow Airport, Chesterfield Coach Station, and New Beetwell Street in around 8h 24m.

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