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

The cheapest way to get from Kensington to Bakewell is to bus via Leicester which costs £23 - £45 and takes 7h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kensington to Bakewell is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Kensington and Bakewell?

No, there is no direct bus from Kensington to Bakewell. However, there are services departing from Phillimore Gardens and arriving at Square via Golders Green Station and New Beetwell Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Kensington and Bakewell?

No, there is no direct train from Kensington station to Bakewell. However, there are services departing from Earl's Court station and arriving at Matlock via King's Cross, Grantham and Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

How far is it from Kensington to Bakewell?

The distance between Kensington and Bakewell is 175 miles. The road distance is 152.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kensington to Bakewell without a car is to train and line 170 bus which takes 4h 14m and costs £80 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Kensington to Bakewell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kensington to Bakewell bus from?

Kensington to Bakewell bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Golders Green Station.

Where do I catch the Kensington to Bakewell train from?

Kensington to Bakewell train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.

Train or bus from Kensington to Bakewell?

The best way to get from Kensington to Bakewell is to bus which takes 5h 55m and costs £30 - £75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £120 and takes 5h 25m.

Where does the Kensington to Bakewell bus arrive?

Kensington to Bakewell bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Kensington to Bakewell train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kensington to Bakewell?

Yes, the driving distance between Kensington to Bakewell is 153 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Kensington to Bakewell.

Where can I stay near Bakewell?

There are 2723+ hotels available in Bakewell.

Kensington to Bakewell - 6 ways to travel via train, line 170 bus, bus, and car

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Train, line 170 bus
best
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Chesterfieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Squarebus 170
4h 14m
£83–142
Bus via Leicester
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Asdabus
2. Take the bus from Leicester to Derby Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Matlock Streetbus 6.1
7h 54m
£24–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Coach Stationbus 564 / ...
5h 55m
£32–72
Drive 152 mi
1. Drive from Kensington to Bakewellcar 152 mi
2h 54m
£38–54
Fly, train, bus
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxtontrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Fire Stationbus
5h 40m
£86–314
Train
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Matlocktrain Lincoln Central - Matlock / ...
5h 25m
£68–120

Kensington to Bakewell by subway, train, and bus

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Distance: 173.8 mi
Duration: 4h 14m

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

National Express operates a bus from Golders Green Station to Coach Station twice daily. Tickets cost £27–65 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Earl's Court station to Buxton Road via King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, Grantham, Nottingham, Matlock, and Interchange in around 5h 25m.

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