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

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Bakewell is to bus via Leeds which costs £25 - £55 and takes 8h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Bakewell is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and Bakewell?

No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow station to Bakewell. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Square via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Sheffield Interchange/D3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Glasgow and Bakewell?

No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Bakewell. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Buxton via Preston and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.

How far is it from Glasgow to Bakewell?

The distance between Glasgow and Bakewell is 261 miles. The road distance is 250 miles.

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

The best way to get from Glasgow to Bakewell without a car is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs £80 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Glasgow to Bakewell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Bakewell bus from?

Glasgow to Bakewell bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Bakewell train from?

Glasgow to Bakewell train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train or bus from Glasgow to Bakewell?

The best way to get from Glasgow to Bakewell is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs £25 - £55 and takes 8h 4m.

Where does the Glasgow to Bakewell bus arrive?

Glasgow to Bakewell bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Glasgow to Bakewell train arrive?

Glasgow to Bakewell train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Glasgow to Bakewell?

Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow to Bakewell is 250 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Glasgow to Bakewell.

Where can I stay near Bakewell?

There are 2707+ hotels available in Bakewell.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxtontrain
6h 21m
£81–152
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus 131 / ...
8h 4m
£26–52
Drive 248.6 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Bakewellcar 248.6 mi
4h 23m
£62–89
Fly Glasgow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxtontrain
7h 16m
£66–174
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus 180 / ...
8h 41m
£50–130
Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
4. Take the train from Derby to Matlocktrain
5. Take the bus from Interchange to Buxton Roadbus
5h 49m
£64–140
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
6h 38m
£72–155

Glasgow to Bakewell by train and bus

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6h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 259.9 mi
Duration: 6h 21m

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

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Fire Station via Preston, Manchester Piccadilly, Buxton, and Railway Station in around 6h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Square via Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Sheffield Interchange/D3 in around 8h 4m.

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