What is the cheapest way to get from Bury St Edmunds to Bakewell?

The cheapest way to get from Bury St Edmunds to Bakewell is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 8h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bury St Edmunds to Bakewell?

The fastest way to get from Bury St Edmunds to Bakewell is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Bury St Edmunds and Bakewell?

No, there is no direct bus from Bury St Edmunds station to Bakewell. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Matlock Street via Bus Station, Parkside, St Margaret's Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Bury St Edmunds and Bakewell?

No, there is no direct train from Bury St Edmunds to Bakewell. However, there are services departing from Bury St Edmunds and arriving at Matlock via Ely and Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

How far is it from Bury St Edmunds to Bakewell?

The distance between Bury St Edmunds and Bakewell is 174 miles. The road distance is 146.5 miles.

How do I travel from Bury St Edmunds to Bakewell without a car?

The best way to get from Bury St Edmunds to Bakewell without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 5m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Bury St Edmunds to Bakewell?

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Bury St Edmunds to Bakewell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bury St Edmunds to Bakewell bus from?

Bury St Edmunds to Bakewell bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.

Where do I catch the Bury St Edmunds to Bakewell train from?

Bury St Edmunds to Bakewell train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Ely station.

Train or bus from Bury St Edmunds to Bakewell?

The best way to get from Bury St Edmunds to Bakewell is to bus which takes 8h 5m and costs £30 - £80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £75 - £120 and takes 5h 54m.

Where does the Bury St Edmunds to Bakewell bus arrive?

Bury St Edmunds to Bakewell bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Bury St Edmunds to Bakewell train arrive?

Bury St Edmunds to Bakewell train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Nottingham station.

Can I drive from Bury St Edmunds to Bakewell?

Yes, the driving distance between Bury St Edmunds to Bakewell is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Bury St Edmunds to Bakewell.

Where can I stay near Bakewell?

There are 2726+ hotels available in Bakewell.

Bury St Edmunds to Bakewell - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bury St Edmunds to Bakewell by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Bury St Edmunds to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Doncastertrain
3. Take the bus from Pond Street/Paternoster Row to Squarebus 218
4h 5m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Parkside to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777
2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Matlock Streetbus 6.1
8h 5m
£31–79
Drive 145.6 mi
1. Drive from Bury St Edmunds to Bakewellcar 145.6 mi
2h 56m
£36–52
Train
1. Take the train from Ely to Nottinghamtrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Matlocktrain Lincoln Central - Matlock / ...
5h 54m
£75–117
Train, line 170 bus
1. Take the train from Thetford to Chesterfieldtrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Squarebus 170
6h 12m
£73–106

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Distance: 172.9 mi
Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Bury St Edmunds, England and Bakewell, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Matlock Street via Bus Station, Parkside, St Margaret's Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bury St Edmunds to Buxton Road via Ely, Nottingham, Matlock, and Interchange in around 5h 54m.

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