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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Bakewell is to bus via Meadowhall Interchange/A3 which costs £25 - £110 and takes 6h 55m.

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 £55 - £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 Meadowhall Interchange/A3 and Sheffield Interchange/D3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Bakewell?

The distance between Edinburgh and Bakewell is 275 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 via Doncaster which takes 4h 35m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m 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 FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Bakewell bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Bakewell bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/B1 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 2725+ hotels available in Bakewell.

Edinburgh to Bakewell - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh to Bakewell by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, bus via Doncaster
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Doncastertrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the bus from Pond Street/Paternoster Row to Squarebus 218
4h 35m
Bus via Meadowhall Interchange/A3
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Ukn11 / ...
6h 55m
£25–110
Drive 246.3 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Bakewellcar 246.3 mi
4h 38m
£60–86
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxtontrain
7h 17m
£68–172
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffieldtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Pond Street/Paternoster Row to Squarebus 218
5h 6m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus 180
7h 28m
£45–110
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 11m
£76–160
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
6h 51m
£76–183

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

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Distance: 273.8 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £25–45 and the journey takes 5h 15m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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