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 £16 - £25 and takes 1h 27m.

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 27m and costs £16 - £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, Rising Sun and Market Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from Preston to Bakewell?

The distance between Preston and Bakewell is 70 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 45m and costs £17 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 3h 45m 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 27m to drive from Preston to Bakewell.

Where can I stay near Bakewell?

There are 2496+ hotels available in Bakewell.

Preston to Bakewell - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, 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 Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxtontrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Fire Stationbus Tp
3h 45m
£17–39
Train, bus via Manchester
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Sylvan Parkbus 199
3. Take the bus from Sylvan Park to Fire Stationbus Tp
4h 9m
£20–35
Drive 69.2 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Bakewellcar 69.2 mi
1h 27m
£17–25
Bus, line 192 bus, line 199 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
2. Take the bus from Piccadilly to Hazel Grove Park & Ridebus 192
3. Take the bus from Rising Sun to Market Placebus 199
4h 38m

Preston to Bakewell by train and bus

154Weekly Services

3h 45mAverage Duration

£17Cheapest Price

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Distance: 69.5 mi
Duration: 3h 45m

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, Hazel Grove Park & Ride, Rising Sun, and Market Place in around 4h 38m.

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