How to get from Leicester to Bakewell by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Leicester to Bakewell in Derbyshire Dales, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 44 bus from Haymarket Bus Station, Leicester station to Rail Station, Leicester station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train and finally take the 80A bus from Railway Station, Chesterfield station to Castle Mount Crescent, Bakewell station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 58 min.

178min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4444
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Bus - 80A80A
Walk to Bakewell
Leaves from Haymarket Bus Station, Leicester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Haymarket Bus Station, Leicester
    ID lecdgjtd
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4444
    Wait for bus
    44
    South Wigston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rail Station, Leicester
    ID lecdjtpw
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Leicester
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAYEAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Sheffield
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chesterfield
    56 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Chesterfield
    ID dbsgdpjd
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 80A80A
    Wait for bus
    80A
    Bakewell
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castle Mount Crescent, Bakewell
    ID dbsjdwdg
    50 min
  • 10
    Walk to Bakewell
    Walk to
    Bakewell
    Handley Lane
    800 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 31, EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY and 80A

To get from Leicester to Bakewell in Derbyshire Dales, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 31 bus from Haymarket Bus Station, Leicester station to Rail Station, Leicester station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train and finally take the 80A bus from Railway Station, Chesterfield station to Castle Mount Crescent, Bakewell station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 4 min.

184min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3131
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Bus - 80A80A
Walk to Bakewell
Leaves from Haymarket Bus Station, Leicester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Haymarket Bus Station, Leicester
    ID lecdjdpt
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Leicester
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rail Station, Leicester
    ID lecdjtpw
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Leicester
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAYEAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Sheffield
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chesterfield
    56 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Chesterfield
    ID dbsgdpjd
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 80A80A
    Wait for bus
    80A
    Bakewell
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castle Mount Crescent, Bakewell
    ID dbsjdwdg
    50 min
  • 10
    Walk to Bakewell
    Walk to
    Bakewell
    Handley Lane
    800 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Leicester to Bakewell

The distance between Leicester, Derbyshire Dales and Bakewell, Derbyshire Dales is approximately 73.97 mi, which can typically be travelled in 178 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Leicester to Bakewell by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Derbyshire Dales – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Leicester

Leicester is located at Leicester, Derbyshire Dales and the nearest public transport station is Orchard Street, Leicester.

Bus stations close to Leicester:

  • Orchard Street, Leicester
  • Haymarket Bus Station, Leicester
  • Abbey Street, Leicester

Public transport stations close to Bakewell, Derbyshire Dales

Bakewell is located at Handley Lane, Derbyshire Dales and the nearest public transport station is Castle Mount Crescent, Bakewell.

Bus stations close to Bakewell:

  • Castle Mount Crescent, Bakewell
  • Square, Bakewell
  • Newholme Hospital, Bakewell

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 31, EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY and 80A

To get from Leicester to Bakewell in Derbyshire Dales, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 31 bus from Haymarket Bus Station, Leicester station to Rail Station, Leicester station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train and finally take the 80A bus from Railway Station, Chesterfield station to Castle Mount Crescent, Bakewell station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 4 min.

184min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3131
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Bus - 80A80A
Walk to Bakewell
Leaves from Haymarket Bus Station, Leicester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Haymarket Bus Station, Leicester
    ID lecdjdpt
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Leicester
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rail Station, Leicester
    ID lecdjtpw
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Leicester
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAYEAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Sheffield
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chesterfield
    56 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Chesterfield
    ID dbsgdpjd
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 80A80A
    Wait for bus
    80A
    Bakewell
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castle Mount Crescent, Bakewell
    ID dbsjdwdg
    50 min
  • 10
    Walk to Bakewell
    Walk to
    Bakewell
    Handley Lane
    800 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Leicester to Bakewell?

    The fastest way takes 178 minutes, using Bus line 44, Bus line EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line 80A.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Leicester to Bakewell?

    The alternative route takes 184 minutes, using Bus line 31, Bus line EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line 80A.

  • Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Bakewell?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 58 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Leicester to Bakewell?

    The 44 bus line goes from Haymarket Bus Station, Leicester station near Leicester in East Midlands to South Wigston station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Bakewell station near Bakewell in Derbyshire Dales.

  • How long does it take to travel from Leicester to Bakewell by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Leicester in East Midlands and Bakewell in Derbyshire Dales by bus and train is about 2 hr 58 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Leicester to get to Bakewell?

    Get on the 44 bus from the Haymarket Bus Station, Leicester stop near Leicester in East Midlands.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Leicester and Bakewell?

    Get off the bus at the Bakewell stop, which is closest to Bakewell in Derbyshire Dales.

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