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

From Leicester to Bakewell by bus and train

To get from Leicester to Bakewell in Derbyshire Dales, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Leicester station to Derby station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train and finally take the TRANSPEAK bus from Interchange, Matlock station to Buxton Road, Bakewell station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min. The bus and train schedule from Leicester may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Bakewell on the Moovit app.

117min
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Bus - TRANSPEAKTRANSPEAK
Walk to Bakewell
Leaves from Leicester

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  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Leicester
  • 2
    Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAYEAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Sheffield
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Derby
    33 min
  • 4
    Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAYEAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Matlock
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Matlock
    34 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Interchange, Matlock
    ID dbsjamtp
    60 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - TRANSPEAKTRANSPEAK
    Wait for bus
    TRANSPEAK
    Buxton
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buxton Road, Bakewell
    ID dbsjadmd
    24 min
  • 9
    Walk to Bakewell
    Walk to
    Bakewell
    Handley Lane
    990 m • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Leicester to Bakewell by bus

To get from Leicester to Bakewell in Derbyshire Dales, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the NOVUS DIRECT bus from Station Street, Leicester station to St Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SKYLINK DERBY bus and finally take the TRANSPEAK bus from Bus Station, Derby station to Buxton Road, Bakewell station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 33 min. The bus and train schedule from Leicester may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Bakewell on the Moovit app.

213min
Walk to bus station
Bus - NOVUS DIRECTNOVUS DIRECT
Bus - SKYLINK DERBYSKYLINK DERBY
Bus - TRANSPEAKTRANSPEAK
Walk to Bakewell
Leaves from Station Street, Leicester

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    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Station Street, Leicester
    ID lecdgjad
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - NOVUS DIRECTNOVUS DIRECT
    Wait for bus
    NOVUS DIRECT
    Leicester
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester
    ID lecdgpjp
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester
    ID lecdgpmd
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - SKYLINK DERBYSKYLINK DERBY
    Wait for bus
    SKYLINK DERBY
    Derby
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Derby
    ID dbyptmda
    96 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Derby
    ID dbyptmaj
    80 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - TRANSPEAKTRANSPEAK
    Wait for bus
    TRANSPEAK
    Buxton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buxton Road, Bakewell
    ID dbsjadmd
    84 min
  • 10
    Walk to Bakewell
    Walk to
    Bakewell
    Handley Lane
    990 m • 13 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 89.47 km, which can typically be travelled in 117 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.

Bus And Train schedule from Leicester to Bakewell

To check the bus and train schedule from Leicester to Bakewell using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Leicester) and destination (Bakewell), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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From Leicester to Bakewell by bus

To get from Leicester to Bakewell in Derbyshire Dales, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the NOVUS DIRECT bus from Station Street, Leicester station to St Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SKYLINK DERBY bus and finally take the TRANSPEAK bus from Bus Station, Derby station to Buxton Road, Bakewell station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 33 min. The bus and train schedule from Leicester may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Bakewell on the Moovit app.

213min
Walk to bus station
Bus - NOVUS DIRECTNOVUS DIRECT
Bus - SKYLINK DERBYSKYLINK DERBY
Bus - TRANSPEAKTRANSPEAK
Walk to Bakewell
Leaves from Station Street, Leicester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Station Street, Leicester
    ID lecdgjad
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - NOVUS DIRECTNOVUS DIRECT
    Wait for bus
    NOVUS DIRECT
    Leicester
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester
    ID lecdgpjp
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester
    ID lecdgpmd
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - SKYLINK DERBYSKYLINK DERBY
    Wait for bus
    SKYLINK DERBY
    Derby
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Derby
    ID dbyptmda
    96 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Derby
    ID dbyptmaj
    80 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - TRANSPEAKTRANSPEAK
    Wait for bus
    TRANSPEAK
    Buxton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buxton Road, Bakewell
    ID dbsjadmd
    84 min
  • 10
    Walk to Bakewell
    Walk to
    Bakewell
    Handley Lane
    990 m • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 117 minutes, using Train line EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Train line EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line TRANSPEAK.

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

    The alternative route takes 213 minutes, using Bus line NOVUS DIRECT, Bus line SKYLINK DERBY, Bus line TRANSPEAK.

  • Is there a direct train between Leicester and Bakewell?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 57 min.

  • Which train line goes from Leicester to Bakewell?

    The EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train line goes from Derby station near Leicester in Leicester to Matlock station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Matlock station near Bakewell in Derbyshire Dales.

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

    The total travel time between Leicester in Leicester and Bakewell in Derbyshire Dales by train and bus is about 1 hr 57 min.

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

    Get on the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from the Derby station near Leicester in Leicester.

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

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

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