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

The cheapest way to get from Luton to Bakewell is to bus which costs £26 - £60 and takes 5h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Luton to Bakewell is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Luton and Bakewell?

No, there is no direct bus from Luton station to Bakewell. However, there are services departing from Luton Station Interchange and arriving at Matlock Street via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

How far is it from Luton to Bakewell?

The distance between Luton and Bakewell is 138 miles. The road distance is 122.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Luton to Bakewell without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs £65 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Luton to Bakewell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luton to Bakewell bus from?

Luton to Bakewell bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Luton Station Interchange.

Train or bus from Luton to Bakewell?

The best way to get from Luton to Bakewell is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs £65 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £60 and takes 5h 25m.

Where does the Luton to Bakewell bus arrive?

Luton to Bakewell bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Luton to Bakewell?

Yes, the driving distance between Luton to Bakewell is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Luton to Bakewell.

Where can I stay near Bakewell?

There are 2071+ hotels available in Bakewell.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Luton to Ketteringtrain
2. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Matlocktrain
4h 22m
£66–100
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Bus Stationbus 230
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Matlock Streetbus 6.1
5h 25m
£26–57
Drive 121.4 mi
1. Drive from Luton to Bakewellcar 121.4 mi
2h 16m
£30–43
Train via Leicester
1. Take the train from Luton to Ketteringtrain
2. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
3. Take the train from Leicester to Derbytrain
4. Take the train from Derby to Matlocktrain
4h 28m
£62–91

Luton to Bakewell by train and bus

116Weekly Services

4h 22mAverage Duration

£66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 137 mi
Duration: 4h 22m

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

You can take a train from Luton to Matlock Street via Kettering, Nottingham, Matlock, and Interchange in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luton Station Interchange to Matlock Street via Bus Station in around 5h 25m.

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