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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Bakewell is to bus which costs £60 - £140 and takes 13h.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Bakewell is to fly and train and bus which takes 6h 50m and costs £95 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Bakewell?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness station to Bakewell. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stance 3 and arriving at Square via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Meadowhall Interchange/A3 and Sheffield Interchange/D3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Bakewell?

No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Bakewell. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Sheffield via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.

How far is it from Inverness to Bakewell?

The distance between Inverness and Bakewell is 462 miles. The road distance is 401.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Bakewell without a car is to train which takes 8h 16m and costs £130 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 8h 16m to get from Inverness to Bakewell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Bakewell bus from?

Inverness to Bakewell bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Bakewell train from?

Inverness to Bakewell train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Inverness station.

Train or bus from Inverness to Bakewell?

The best way to get from Inverness to Bakewell is to train which takes 8h 16m and costs £130 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus via Meadowhall Interchange/A3, which costs £50 - £170 and takes 12h 9m.

Where does the Inverness to Bakewell bus arrive?

Inverness to Bakewell bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Inverness to Bakewell train arrive?

Inverness to Bakewell train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Doncaster station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Bakewell?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Bakewell is 401 miles. It takes approximately 7h 8m to drive from Inverness to Bakewell.

Where can I stay near Bakewell?

There are 2702+ hotels available in Bakewell.

Inverness to Bakewell - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Inverness to Bakewell by train, bus, car, or plane

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
1. Take the train from Inverness to Doncastertrain Inverness - London Kings Cross / ...
8h 16m
£139–226
Bus via Meadowhall Interchange/A3
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk094
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Ukn11 / ...
12h 9m
£50–170
Drive 398.9 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Bakewellcar 398.9 mi
7h 8m
£99–142
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxtontrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Fire Stationbus
6h 55m
£108–248
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffieldtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
9h 30m
£199–340
Bus
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to George Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus 180
13h
£61–132
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxtontrain
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Fire Stationbus
9h 18m
£126–318
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane INV - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
4. Take the train from Leicester to Derbytrain
8h 10m
£100–239
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane INV - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain
3. Take the train from Derby to Matlocktrain
4. Take the bus from Interchange to Matlock Streetbus
8h 34m
£139–437
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ABZ - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
9h 18m
£143–359
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
9h 45m
£107–250
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Birmingham Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane INV - 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 Matlock Streetbus
6h 50m
£95–279

Inverness to Bakewell by train and bus

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8h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 459 mi
Duration: 8h 16m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Inverness to Doncaster once daily. Tickets cost £140–210 and the journey takes 6h 21m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route once a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Square via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Meadowhall Interchange/A3, Arundel Gate/Arundel Gate Ag13, and Sheffield Interchange/D3 in around 12h 9m.

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