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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Bakewell is to bus via Bristol which costs £22 - £65 and takes 8h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Bakewell is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Bakewell?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Bakewell. However, there are services departing from Exeter and arriving at Square via Bristol Bus Station, Meadowhall Interchange/A3 and Sheffield Interchange/D3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.

How far is it from Exeter to Bakewell?

The distance between Exeter and Bakewell is 232 miles. The road distance is 218.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Bakewell without a car is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs £110 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Exeter to Bakewell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Bakewell bus from?

Exeter to Bakewell bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Exeter station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Bakewell?

The best way to get from Exeter to Bakewell is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs £110 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £22 - £65 and takes 8h 55m.

Where does the Exeter to Bakewell bus arrive?

Exeter to Bakewell bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Bakewell?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Bakewell is 218 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Exeter to Bakewell.

Where can I stay near Bakewell?

There are 2585+ hotels available in Bakewell.

Exeter to Bakewell - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Derbytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 24m
£118–166
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk087 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus Uk070 / ...
8h 55m
£22–61
Drive 216.9 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Bakewellcar 216.9 mi
4h 4m
£54–78
Fly, train, bus
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxtontrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Fire Stationbus
5h 45m
£86–274
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 134 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Matlock Streetbus 6.1
9h 10m
£43–100

Exeter to Bakewell by train and bus

89Weekly Services

5h 24mAverage Duration

£118Cheapest Price

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Distance: 230.4 mi
Duration: 5h 24m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Derby hourly. Tickets cost £100–150 and the journey takes 3h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Exeter to Square via Bristol Bus Station, Meadowhall Interchange/A3, Arundel Gate/Arundel Gate Ag13, and Sheffield Interchange/D3 in around 8h 55m.

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