The average bus between Watford and Bakewell takes 7h 17m and the fastest bus takes 5h 47m. The bus service runs several times per day from Watford 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 4 hours between Watford and Bakewell. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Bakewell at 8:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Black Boy PH and take an average of 7h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 50m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Watford 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 Watford to Bakewell. However, there are services departing from Watford station and arriving at Bakewell station via Derby Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
Watford to Bakewell bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) station.
Watford to Bakewell bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Matlock Street station.
The distance between Watford and Bakewell is 193.9 km. The road distance is 306 km.
You can take a bus from Clarendon Road to Matlock Street via Black Boy PH, Finchley Road Station, London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant), and Bus Station in around 7h 21m.