There are 5 ways to get from Bakewell to Northampton by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Matlock to Derbytrain
- Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Northamptontrain
3h 56m£43–84Bus via Derby
cheapest- Take the bus from Matlock Street to Bus Stationbus 6.1
- Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to Northampton Town Centrebus Uk900
5h 23m£16–23Bus
- Take the bus from Square to Sheffield Interchange/D3bus 218
- Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Coach Parkbus Ukn31
4h 21mDrive 89.5 mi
- Drive from Bakewell to Northamptoncar 89.5 mi
1h 48m£23–33Bus via Derby #2
- Take the bus from Matlock Street to Bus Stationbus 6.1
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Northamptonbus 230
5h 43m£21–32
Bakewell to Northampton by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bakewell to Northampton is to bus via Derby which costs £15 - £23 and takes 5h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Bakewell to Northampton is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs £22 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Bakewell to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Square and arriving at Coach Park via Sheffield Interchange/C1 and Meadowhall Interchange/B1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Bakewell to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Matlock and arriving at Northampton via Derby and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between Bakewell and Northampton is 116 miles. The road distance is 90 miles.
The best way to get from Bakewell to Northampton without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs £40 - £85.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Bakewell to Northampton, including transfers.
Bakewell to Northampton bus services, operated by T M Travel, depart from Square station.
Bakewell to Northampton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Matlock station.
The best way to get from Bakewell to Northampton is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs £40 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 21m.
What companies run services between Bakewell, England and Northampton, England?
You can take a bus from Matlock Street to Northampton via Bakewell Road Bus Station, Matlock, Derby, and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Square to Coach Park via Sheffield Interchange/C1, Meadowhall Interchange/C2, and Meadowhall Interchange/B1 in around 4h 21m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Matlock to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- 0871 200 22 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- T M Travel
Bus from Square to Sheffield Interchange/D3
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- T M Travel
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Booking & Getting There
Bakewell to Northampton bus services, operated by T M Travel, arrive at Sheffield Interchange/D3 station.
Bakewell to Northampton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Derby station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bakewell to Northampton is 90 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Bakewell to Northampton.
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