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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Bakewell is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 2h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Bakewell is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Bakewell?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Bakewell. However, there are services departing from Halston Hotel and arriving at Square via Meadowhall Interchange/A3 and Sheffield Interchange/D3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Bakewell?

The distance between Carlisle and Bakewell is 160 miles. The road distance is 155.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Bakewell without a car is to train and bus via Manchester which takes 4h 43m and costs £50 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Carlisle to Bakewell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Bakewell bus from?

Carlisle to Bakewell bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Halston Hotel station.

Where does the Carlisle to Bakewell bus arrive?

Carlisle to Bakewell bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Bakewell?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Bakewell is 155 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Carlisle to Bakewell.

Where can I stay near Bakewell?

There are 2702+ hotels available in Bakewell.

Carlisle to Bakewell - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train, bus via Manchester
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxtontrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Fire Stationbus Tp
4h 43m
£50–79
Drive 154.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carlisle to Bakewellcar 154.6 mi
2h 50m
£39–56
Bus
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/D3 to Squarebus 218
5h 2m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Sheffieldtrain Carlisle - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the bus from Pond Street/Paternoster Row to Squarebus 218
4h 57m

Carlisle to Bakewell by train and bus

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4h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 158.9 mi
Duration: 4h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Halston Hotel to Square via Meadowhall Interchange/A3, Arundel Gate/Arundel Gate Ag13, and Sheffield Interchange/D3 in around 5h 2m.

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