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

The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Bakewell is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 7h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Bakewell is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Chelmsford and Bakewell?

No, there is no direct bus from Chelmsford station to Bakewell. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Matlock Street via Coach Station, St Margaret's Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Chelmsford and Bakewell?

No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Bakewell. However, there are services departing from Stansted Airport and arriving at Chesterfield via Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.

How far is it from Chelmsford to Bakewell?

The distance between Chelmsford and Bakewell is 201 miles. The road distance is 162.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Bakewell without a car is to train and line 170 bus which takes 4h 39m and costs £90 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Chelmsford to Bakewell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Bakewell bus from?

Chelmsford to Bakewell bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Bakewell train from?

Chelmsford to Bakewell train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Stansted Airport station.

Train or bus from Chelmsford to Bakewell?

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Bakewell is to bus which takes 7h 26m and costs £30 - £80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £95 - £150 and takes 6h 39m.

Where does the Chelmsford to Bakewell bus arrive?

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

Where does the Chelmsford to Bakewell train arrive?

Chelmsford to Bakewell train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Leicester station.

Can I drive from Chelmsford to Bakewell?

Yes, the driving distance between Chelmsford to Bakewell is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Chelmsford to Bakewell.

Where can I stay near Bakewell?

There are 2717+ hotels available in Bakewell.

Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford to Bakewell by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 170 bus
best
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Chesterfieldtrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Squarebus 170
4h 39m
£94–158
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station 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
7h 26m
£30–77
Drive 161.7 mi
1. Drive from Chelmsford to Bakewellcar 161.7 mi
3h 15m
£40–57
Train
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Leicestertrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Leicester to Chesterfieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
6h 39m
£97–143

Chelmsford to Bakewell by train, subway, and bus

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4h 39mAverage Duration

£94Cheapest Price

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Distance: 200.2 mi
Duration: 4h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Matlock Street via Coach Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Square via London Stansted Airport (STN), Stansted Airport, Leicester, Chesterfield, and Railway Station in around 6h 39m.

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