What is the cheapest way to get from Bakewell to Leicester?

The cheapest way to get from Bakewell to Leicester is to bus which costs £9 - £23 and takes 2h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bakewell to Leicester?

The fastest way to get from Bakewell to Leicester is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Bakewell and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Bakewell to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Matlock Street and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.

How far is it from Bakewell to Leicester?

The distance between Bakewell and Leicester is 70 miles. The road distance is 57.1 miles.

How do I travel from Bakewell to Leicester without a car?

The best way to get from Bakewell to Leicester without a car is to line 170 bus and train which takes 2h 6m and costs £30 - £45.

How long does it take to get from Bakewell to Leicester?

It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Bakewell to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bakewell to Leicester bus from?

Bakewell to Leicester bus services, operated by Trent Barton, depart from Matlock Street station.

Where does the Bakewell to Leicester bus arrive?

Bakewell to Leicester bus services, operated by Trent Barton, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Bakewell to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Bakewell to Leicester is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Bakewell to Leicester.

Where can I stay near Leicester?

There are 1020+ hotels available in Leicester.

Bakewell to Leicester - 4 ways to travel via train, line 170 bus, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bakewell to Leicester by bus, train, or car

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Line 170 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Square to Railway Stationbus 170
2. Take the train from Chesterfield to Leicestertrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2h 6m
£30–44
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Matlock Street to Bus Stationbus 6.1
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 440 / ...
2h 53m
£10–23
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Matlock Street to Bakewell Road Bus Stationbus 6.1
2. Take the train from Matlock to Derbytrain
3. Take the train from Derby to Leicestertrain
2h 28m
£26–41
Drive 56.8 mi
1. Drive from Bakewell to Leicestercar 56.8 mi
1h 15m
£14–20

Bakewell to Leicester by bus and train

162Weekly Services

2h 6mAverage Duration

£30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 70 mi
Duration: 2h 6m

What companies run services between Bakewell, England and Leicester, England?

You can take a bus from Matlock Street to St Margaret's Bus Station via Bus Station in around 2h 53m.

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