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

The cheapest way to get from Kettering to Bakewell is to bus which costs £12 - £29 and takes 6h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kettering to Bakewell is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Kettering and Bakewell?

No, there is no direct bus from Kettering to Bakewell. However, there are services departing from Bus Interchange and arriving at Matlock Street via The Square, St Margaret's Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.

How far is it from Kettering to Bakewell?

The distance between Kettering and Bakewell is 83 miles. The road distance is 84.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kettering to Bakewell without a car is to train and bus via Leicester which takes 3h 30m and costs £35 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Kettering to Bakewell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kettering to Bakewell bus from?

Kettering to Bakewell bus services, operated by Kinchbus, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Kettering to Bakewell bus arrive?

Kettering to Bakewell bus services, operated by Kinchbus, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Kettering to Bakewell?

Yes, the driving distance between Kettering to Bakewell is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Kettering to Bakewell.

Where can I stay near Bakewell?

There are 1785+ hotels available in Bakewell.

Kettering to Bakewell - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Kettering to Bakewell by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus via Leicester
best
1. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
2. Take the train from Leicester to Derbytrain
3. Take the train from Derby to Matlocktrain
4. Take the bus from Interchange to Matlock Streetbus 6.1
3h 30m
£38–61
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Sky
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Matlock Streetbus 6.1
6h 23m
£13–29
Drive 84.3 mi
1. Drive from Kettering to Bakewellcar 84.3 mi
1h 48m
£21–31
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Matlocktrain
3. Take the bus from Interchange to Matlock Streetbus 6.1
3h 45m
£46–69

Kettering to Bakewell by train and bus

122Weekly Services

3h 30mAverage Duration

£38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 82.8 mi
Duration: 3h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Interchange to Matlock Street via Market Hall, The Square, Haymarket Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 23m.

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