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How to get fromWatford Junction to Bakewellby train, bus or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Watford Junction to Bakewell by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain train
    3. Take the train from Derby to Matlocktrain train
    4h 12m
    £32–237

  2. Line 142 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Watford Junction station to West Hendon Bdwy/Herbert Roadbus bus 142
    2. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Coach Stationbus bus 560
    6h 36m
    £18–44

  3. Drive 136.1 mi

    1. Drive from Watford Junction to Bakewellcar car 136.1 mi
    2h 30m
    £33–48

  4. Train, line 170 bus

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Chesterfieldtrain train London St Pancras International - Sheffield
    2. Take the bus from New Beetwell Street to Squarebus bus 170
    4h 20m
    £40–259

  5. Train, line 170 bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Chesterfieldtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Squarebus bus 170
    4h 32m
    £33–270

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Derby Bus Stationbus bus Uk900 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Matlock Streetbus bus 6.1
    8h 18m
    £34–38

Watford Junction to Bakewell by train and bus

Calendar122Weekly Services
Duration4h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£32Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Watford Junction, England and Bakewell, England?

You can take a train from Watford Junction to Buxton Road via Birmingham New Street, Derby, Matlock, and Interchange in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Watford Junction station to Square via West Hendon Bdwy/Herbert Road, Golders Green Station, Coach Station, and New Beetwell Street in around 6h 36m.

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