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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Bakewell is to bus which costs £45 - £85 and takes 12h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Bakewell is to fly and train and bus which takes 6h 6m and costs £100 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Bakewell?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness station to Bakewell. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stance 3 and arriving at Square via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Sheffield Interchange/D3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.

How far is it from Inverness to Bakewell?

The distance between Inverness and Bakewell is 462 miles. The road distance is 401.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Bakewell without a car is to train which takes 8h 20m and costs £100 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Inverness to Bakewell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Bakewell bus from?

Inverness to Bakewell bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

Train or bus from Inverness to Bakewell?

The best way to get from Inverness to Bakewell is to train which takes 8h 20m and costs £100 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 12h 15m.

Where does the Inverness to Bakewell bus arrive?

Inverness to Bakewell bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Bakewell?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Bakewell is 401 miles. It takes approximately 7h 8m to drive from Inverness to Bakewell.

Where can I stay near Bakewell?

There are 2679+ hotels available in Bakewell.

Inverness to Bakewell - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Inverness 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
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Doncastertrain Inverness - London Kings Cross
8h 20m
£101–195
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus 131 / ...
12h 15m
£49–83
Drive 398.9 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Bakewellcar 398.9 mi
7h 8m
£98–141
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxtontrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Fire Stationbus
6h 6m
£102–231
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffieldtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
9h 24m
£172–344
Train via York
1. Take the train from Inverness to Yorktrain Inverness - London Kings Cross
2. Take the train from York to Derbytrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
9h 55m
£171–251
Train #2
1. Take the train from Inverness to Stockporttrain Inverness - London Euston
10h 52m
£106–168
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxtontrain
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Fire Stationbus
8h 49m
£130–302
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane INV - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Chesterfieldtrain
8h 7m
£145–444
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane INV - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
4. Take the train from Leicester to Derbytrain
7h 49m
£96–205

Inverness to Bakewell by train, foot, and bus

8Weekly Services

8h 20mAverage Duration

£101Cheapest Price

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Distance: 459 mi
Duration: 8h 20m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Inverness to Doncaster once daily. Tickets cost £120–190 and the journey takes 6h 21m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route once a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Square via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Sheffield Interchange/D3 in around 12h 15m.

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