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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Bakewell is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Bakewell is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Bakewell?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Bakewell. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Square via Sheffield Interchange/D3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Bakewell?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Bakewell. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Buxton via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Bakewell?

The distance between Edinburgh and Bakewell is 287 miles. The road distance is 247.7 miles.

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

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

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Edinburgh to Bakewell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Bakewell bus from?

Edinburgh to Bakewell bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Bakewell train from?

Edinburgh to Bakewell train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Bakewell?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Bakewell is to bus which takes 7h 26m and costs £30 - £55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £80 - £130 and takes 6h 5m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Bakewell bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Bakewell bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sheffield Interchange/E2 station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Bakewell train arrive?

Edinburgh to Bakewell train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Bakewell?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Bakewell is 248 miles. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Edinburgh to Bakewell.

Where can I stay near Bakewell?

There are 2698+ hotels available in Bakewell.

Edinburgh to Bakewell - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Bakewell by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffieldtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Pond Street/Paternoster Row to Squarebus 218
5h 4m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus 180
7h 26m
£30–55
Drive 246.3 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Bakewellcar 246.3 mi
4h 38m
£62–89
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Manchester Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxtontrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Fire Stationbus
7h 30m
£72–178
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxtontrain Manchester Piccadilly - Buxton
6h 5m
£80–127
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
3. Take the train from Derby to Matlocktrain
4. Take the bus from Interchange to Buxton Roadbus
6h 11m
£70–156
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
6h 48m
£69–166

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Distance: 285.7 mi
Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Bakewell, England?

National Express operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2 twice daily. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fire Station via Manchester Piccadilly, Buxton, and Railway Station in around 6h 5m.

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