There are 5 ways to get from Watford to Bakewell by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Chesterfieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Squarebus 170
4h 3m£45–219Line 142 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Beechen Grove to West Hendon Bdwy/Herbert Roadbus 142
- Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Coach Stationbus 560
6h 22m£21–34Drive 136.9 mi
- Drive from Watford to Bakewellcar 136.9 mi
2h 32m£34–49Train
- Take the train from Watford Junction to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
- Take the train from Derby to Matlocktrain
4h 12m£55–148Line 321 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Market Street to Luton Station Interchangebus 321
- Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Bus Stationbus 230
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Matlock Streetbus 6.1
7h 44m£30–55
Watford to Bakewell by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Watford to Bakewell is to line 142 bus and bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 6h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Watford to Bakewell is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Watford to Bakewell. However, there are services departing from Beechen Grove and arriving at Square via West Hendon Bdwy/Herbert Road, Golders Green Station and New Beetwell Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
The distance between Watford and Bakewell is 190 miles. The road distance is 137.7 miles.
The best way to get from Watford to Bakewell without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 3m and costs £40 - £220.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Watford to Bakewell, including transfers.
Watford to Bakewell bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, depart from Beechen Grove station.
The best way to get from Watford to Bakewell is to line 142 bus and bus which takes 6h 22m and costs £21 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £55 - £150 and takes 4h 12m.
Watford to Bakewell bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, arrive at West Hendon Bdwy/Herbert Road station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watford to Bakewell is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Watford to Bakewell.
What companies run services between Watford, England and Bakewell, England?
You can take a bus from Beechen Grove to Square via West Hendon Bdwy/Herbert Road, Golders Green Station, Coach Station, and New Beetwell Street in around 6h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Watford Junction to Buxton Road via Birmingham New Street, Derby, Matlock, and Interchange in around 4h 12m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Chesterfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–140
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Derby to Matlock
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Watford Junction to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–110
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £35–50
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- £75–110
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Watford Junction to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–26
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Bus from Railway Station to Square
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://hulleys-of-baslow.co.uk/
Bus from Railway Station to Square
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- customerservices@tfl.gov.uk
- Website
- metroline.co.uk
Bus from Beechen Grove to West Hendon Bdwy/Herbert Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.metroline.co.uk/
- Oyster Card
- £2
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Golders Green Station to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Luton Station Interchange to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Market Street to Luton Station Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
- Phone
- +44 1773 712265
- talk@trentbarton.co.uk
- Website
- trentbarton.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Matlock Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- https://www.trentbarton.co.uk/
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