The average bus between Skipton and Bakewell takes 6h 53m and the fastest bus takes 4h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Skipton 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 5 times a day between Skipton and Bakewell. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Skipton is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Bakewell at 8:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Ilkley Bus Station and take an average of 6h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 7m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Skipton 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 Skipton to Bakewell. However, there are services departing from Ilkley Bus Station and arriving at Square station via Leeds City Bus Station and Sheffield Interchange/E2 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
Skipton to Bakewell bus services, operated by First Leeds, depart from Ilkley Bus Station.
Skipton to Bakewell bus services, operated by T M Travel, arrive at Square station.
The distance between Skipton and Bakewell is 86 km. The road distance is 111 km.
You can take a bus from Market Place to Square via Ilkley Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Sheffield Interchange/D3 in around 4h 46m.