There are 4 ways to get from Market Harborough to Bakewell by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Leicester to Derbytrain
- Take the train from Derby to Matlocktrain
- Take the bus from Bakewell Road Bus Station to Matlock Streetbus 6.1
3h 4m£30–46Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from The Square to Haymarket Bus Stationbus X7
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Matlock Streetbus 6.1
4h 25m£13–24Drive 72.7 mi
- Drive from Market Harborough to Bakewellcar 72.7 mi
1h 35m£19–27Train
- Take the train from Market Harborough to Nottinghamtrain London St Pancras International - Nottingham / ...
- Take the train from Nottingham to Matlocktrain Lincoln Central - Matlock / ...
3h 13m£37–55
Market Harborough to Bakewell by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Market Harborough to Bakewell is to bus which costs £13 - £24 and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Market Harborough to Bakewell is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs £18 - £27.
No, there is no direct bus from Market Harborough to Bakewell. However, there are services departing from The Square and arriving at Matlock Street via St Margaret's Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Market Harborough to Bakewell. However, there are services departing from Market Harborough and arriving at Matlock via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
The distance between Market Harborough and Bakewell is 71 miles. The road distance is 73.2 miles.
The best way to get from Market Harborough to Bakewell without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 4m and costs £30 - £50.
It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Market Harborough to Bakewell, including transfers.
Market Harborough to Bakewell bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, depart from The Square station.
Market Harborough to Bakewell train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Market Harborough station.
The best way to get from Market Harborough to Bakewell is to bus which takes 4h 25m and costs £13 - £24. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 13m.
What companies run services between Market Harborough, England and Bakewell, England?
You can take a bus from The Square to Matlock Street via Haymarket Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Market Harborough to Buxton Road via Nottingham, Matlock, and Interchange in around 3h 13m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Leicester to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Derby to Matlock
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Market Harborough to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–28
- 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 1773 712265
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trent Barton
Bus from Bakewell Road Bus Station to Matlock Street
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- Trent Barton
- Single
- £3–6
Bus from Bus Station to Matlock Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Trent Barton
- Single
- £6–10
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Booking & Getting There
Market Harborough to Bakewell bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, arrive at Haymarket Bus Station.
Market Harborough to Bakewell train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Nottingham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Market Harborough to Bakewell is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Market Harborough to Bakewell.
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