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How to get fromWigan to Bakewellby train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Wigan to Bakewell by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Bolton

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxtontrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Buxton
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Fire Stationbus bus Tp
    4h 12m
    £20–34

  2. Line 132 bus, line 23 bus, line 199 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to The Trafford Centre Bus Stationbus bus 132
    2. Take the bus from The Trafford Centre Bus Station to Stockport Interchangebus bus 23 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Stockport Interchange to Railway Stationbus bus 199
    5h 47m
    £10

  3. Drive  53.7 mi

    1. Drive from Wigan to Bakewellcar car 53.7 mi
    1h 25m
    £14–20

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Manchester Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxtontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Fire Stationbus bus Tp
    4h 21m
    £21–34

  5. Train, line 257 bus

    1. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Manchester Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bamfordtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Turnaround to Squarebus bus 257
    4h 27m

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain train
    3. Take the train from Derby to Matlocktrain train
    4h 54m
    £44–71

Wigan to Bakewell by train and bus

Calendar77Weekly Services
Duration4h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 58.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to Fire Station via The Trafford Centre Bus Station, Stockport Interchange, and Railway Station in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wigan North Western to Matlock Street via Crewe, Derby, Matlock, and Bakewell Road Bus Station in around 4h 54m.

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