The average bus between Rugby and Bakewell takes 6h 48m and the fastest bus takes 5h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rugby to Bakewell. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 3 hours between Rugby and Bakewell. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rugby is at 7:21 PM which arrives into Bakewell at 8:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Transport Museum and take an average of 6h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 7m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Rugby to Bakewell? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Rugby to Bakewell. However, there are services departing from Rugby station and arriving at Bakewell station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
Rugby to Bakewell bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.
Rugby to Bakewell bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, arrive at Matlock Street station.
The distance between Rugby and Bakewell is 97.8 km. The road distance is 180 km.
You can take a bus from Northcote Road to Matlock Street via Transport Museum, Pool Meadow Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 22m.