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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Bakewell is to bus via Leeds which costs £23 - £50 and takes 7h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Bakewell is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Bakewell?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Bakewell. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Square via Sheffield Interchange/D3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Bakewell?

The distance between Edinburgh and Bakewell is 288 miles. The road distance is 247.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Bakewell without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 6m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Edinburgh to Bakewell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Bakewell bus from?

Edinburgh to Bakewell bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Bakewell bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Bakewell bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sheffield Interchange/E2 station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Bakewell?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Bakewell is 248 miles. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Edinburgh to Bakewell.

Where can I stay near Bakewell?

There are 2508+ hotels available in Bakewell.

Edinburgh to Bakewell - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Bakewell 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffieldtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/D3 to Squarebus 218
5h 6m
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus 240 / ...
7h 49m
£24–46
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus 180
7h 27m
£40–110
Drive 246.3 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Bakewellcar 246.3 mi
4h 38m
£62–89
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Manchester Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxtontrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Fire Stationbus
7h 37m
£72–162
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
3. Take the train from Derby to Matlocktrain
4. Take the bus from Interchange to Buxton Roadbus
6h 15m
£70–140
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
7h 5m
£79–172

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

69Weekly Planes

3h 54mAverage Duration

£35Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Bakewell.

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Distance: 285.9 mi
Duration: 5h 6m

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

National Express operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2 twice daily. Tickets cost £40–110 and the journey takes 6h 10m.

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