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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Bakewell is to drive which costs £17 - £25 and takes 1h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Bakewell is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs £17 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Bakewell?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Bakewell station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Fire Station via Piccadilly, Sainsbury's and Railway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from Preston to Bakewell?

The distance between Preston and Bakewell is 78 miles. The road distance is 69.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Bakewell without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 36m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Preston to Bakewell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Bakewell bus from?

Preston to Bakewell bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Preston to Bakewell bus arrive?

Preston to Bakewell bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Can I drive from Preston to Bakewell?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Bakewell is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Preston to Bakewell.

Where can I stay near Bakewell?

There are 2484+ hotels available in Bakewell.

Preston to Bakewell - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 192 bus

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bamford
3. Take the bus from Bus Turnaround to Square257
3h 36m
Train, bus via Buxton
cheapest
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxton
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Fire StationTp
3h 46m
£16–45
Bus, line 192 bus, line 199 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
2. Take the bus from Piccadilly to Sainsbury's192
3. Take the bus from Sainsbury's to Railway Station199
4h 38m
Drive 69.2 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Bakewell69.2 mi
1h 26m
£18–25

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 77.4 mi
Duration: 3h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Fire Station via Shudehill Interchange, Piccadilly, Sainsbury's, and Railway Station in around 4h 38m.

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