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

The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Bakewell is to line 37 bus and line 199 bus which costs £10 and takes 4h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bolton to Bakewell is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Bolton and Bakewell?

No, there is no direct bus from Bolton to Bakewell station. However, there are services departing from Shiffnall Street and arriving at Fire Station via Piccadilly, Corbar Road and Railway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

How far is it from Bolton to Bakewell?

The distance between Bolton and Bakewell is 74 miles. The road distance is 49.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bolton to Bakewell without a car is to train and bus via Sheffield which takes 2h 49m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Bolton to Bakewell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Bakewell bus from?

Bolton to Bakewell bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Shiffnall Street station.

Where does the Bolton to Bakewell bus arrive?

Bolton to Bakewell bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Piccadilly Gardens station.

Can I drive from Bolton to Bakewell?

Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to Bakewell is 50 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Bolton to Bakewell.

Where can I stay near Bakewell?

There are 2702+ hotels available in Bakewell.

Bolton to Bakewell - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 37 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Bolton to Bakewell by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, bus via Sheffield
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Sheffieldtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the bus from Pond Street/Paternoster Row to Squarebus 218
2h 49m
Line 37 bus, line 199 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shiffnall Street to Piccadilly Gardensbus 37
2. Take the bus from Corbar Road to Railway Stationbus 199
4h 37m
£10
Drive 49.5 mi
1. Drive from Bolton to Bakewellcar 49.5 mi
1h 7m
£13–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bolton to Bakewelltaxi 49.5 mi
1h 7m
£210–260
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxtontrain Manchester Piccadilly - Buxton
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Fire Stationbus Tp
3h 12m
£17–28

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Distance: 73.9 mi
Duration: 2h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Shiffnall Street to Fire Station via Piccadilly Gardens, Piccadilly, Corbar Road, and Railway Station in around 4h 37m.

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