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

The cheapest way to get from Windermere to Bakewell is to bus which costs £27 - £45 and takes 6h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Windermere to Bakewell is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Windermere and Bakewell?

No, there is no direct bus from Windermere to Bakewell station. However, there are services departing from Bus Rail Interchange and arriving at Fire Station via Bus Station Night Std, Manchester Airport The Station and Railway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.

How far is it from Windermere to Bakewell?

The distance between Windermere and Bakewell is 120 miles. The road distance is 117.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Windermere to Bakewell without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 2m and costs £40 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Windermere to Bakewell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Windermere to Bakewell bus from?

Windermere to Bakewell bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Bus Rail Interchange station.

Where does the Windermere to Bakewell bus arrive?

Windermere to Bakewell bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Windermere to Bakewell?

Yes, the driving distance between Windermere to Bakewell is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Windermere to Bakewell.

Where can I stay near Bakewell?

There are 2725+ hotels available in Bakewell.

Windermere to Bakewell - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 257 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Windermere to Bakewell by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxtontrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Fire Stationbus Tp
5h 2m
£44–86
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Bus Stationbus X8
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 181
3. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Railway Stationbus 199
6h 44m
£27–45
Drive 117.2 mi
1. Drive from Windermere to Bakewellcar 117.2 mi
2h 12m
£29–41
Train, line 257 bus
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bamfordtrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Turnaround to Squarebus 257
5h 12m

Windermere to Bakewell by train and bus

112Weekly Services

5h 2mAverage Duration

£44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 119.5 mi
Duration: 5h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Fire Station via Bus Station Night Std, Manchester Airport The Station, and Railway Station in around 6h 44m.

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