What is the cheapest way to get from Leicester (Station) to Bakewell?

The cheapest way to get from Leicester (Station) to Bakewell is to bus which costs £10 - £19 and takes 4h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leicester (Station) to Bakewell?

The fastest way to get from Leicester (Station) to Bakewell is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester (Station) and Bakewell?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester (Station) station to Bakewell. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Matlock Street via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Leicester (Station) to Bakewell?

The distance between Leicester (Station) and Bakewell is 56 miles. The road distance is 57.7 miles.

How do I travel from Leicester (Station) to Bakewell without a car?

The best way to get from Leicester (Station) to Bakewell without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 46m and costs £24 - £40.

How long does it take to get from Leicester (Station) to Bakewell?

It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Leicester (Station) to Bakewell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester (Station) to Bakewell bus from?

Leicester (Station) to Bakewell bus services, operated by Kinchbus, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Leicester (Station) to Bakewell bus arrive?

Leicester (Station) to Bakewell bus services, operated by Kinchbus, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Leicester (Station) to Bakewell?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester (Station) to Bakewell is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Leicester (Station) to Bakewell.

Where can I stay near Bakewell?

There are 2688+ hotels available in Bakewell.

Leicester (Station) to Bakewell - 4 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Leicester (Station) to Bakewell by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Derbytrain
2. Take the train from Derby to Matlocktrain
3. Take the bus from Interchange to Matlock Streetbus 6.1
2h 46m
£24–36
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Sky
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Matlock Streetbus 6.1
4h 30m
£10–19
Train, line 170 bus
1. Take the train from Leicester to Chesterfieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Squarebus 170
2h 52m
£27–39
Drive 57.3 mi
1. Drive from Leicester (Station) to Bakewellcar 57.3 mi
1h 18m
£15–21

Leicester (Station) to Bakewell by train and bus

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2h 46mAverage Duration

£24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 55.8 mi
Duration: 2h 46m

What companies run services between Leicester (Station), Leicester, England and Bakewell, England?

You can take a vehicle from Leicester (Station) to Matlock Street via St Margaret's Bus Station and Bus Station in around 4h 30m.

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