There are 4 ways to get from Exeter to Bakewell by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Derbytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 23m£101–148Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 101 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus 131 / ...
8h 53m£39–64Drive 216.9 mi
- Drive from Exeter to Bakewellcar 216.9 mi
4h 4m£54–78Bus, train
- Take the bus from Exeter to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus Uk087
- Take the train from Nottingham to Matlocktrain Lincoln Central - Matlock / ...
9h 49m£46–68
Exeter to Bakewell by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Bakewell is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 8h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Bakewell is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Bakewell. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Square via Birmingham Coach Station and Sheffield Interchange/D3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Bakewell. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Matlock via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
The distance between Exeter and Bakewell is 232 miles. The road distance is 218.2 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Bakewell without a car is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs £100 - £150.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Exeter to Bakewell, including transfers.
Exeter to Bakewell bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter to Bakewell train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Bakewell is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs £100 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 8h 53m.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Bakewell, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Derby hourly. Tickets cost £85–140 and the journey takes 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Square via Birmingham Coach Station and Sheffield Interchange/D3 in around 8h 53m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £85–140
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Nottingham to Matlock
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–21
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Exeter to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Exeter to Bakewell bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Exeter to Bakewell train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Derby station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Bakewell is 218 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Exeter to Bakewell.
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