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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Bakewell is to bus which costs £23 - £60 and takes 5h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Bakewell is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Bakewell?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Bakewell. However, there are services departing from Parkside and arriving at Matlock Street via St Margaret's Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Bakewell?

The distance between Cambridge and Bakewell is 168 miles. The road distance is 119.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Bakewell without a car is to train and line 170 bus which takes 4h 35m and costs £80 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Cambridge to Bakewell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Bakewell bus from?

Cambridge to Bakewell bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.

Where does the Cambridge to Bakewell bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cambridge to Bakewell?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Bakewell is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Cambridge to Bakewell.

Where can I stay near Bakewell?

There are 2720+ hotels available in Bakewell.

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

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

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Train, line 170 bus
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Leicestertrain
2. Take the train from Leicester to Chesterfieldtrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Squarebus 170
4h 35m
£84–119
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
5h 11m
£23–60
Drive 118.8 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Bakewellcar 118.8 mi
2h 35m
£29–42
Bus, train, line 170 bus
1. Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Huntingdon stationbus T1
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Chesterfieldtrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Squarebus 170
5h 57m

Cambridge to Bakewell by train and bus

110Weekly Services

4h 35mAverage Duration

£84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 167.1 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Parkside to Matlock Street via St Margaret's Bus Station and Bus Station in around 5h 11m.

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