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

By bus and train

To get from Leicester to Bakewell in Derbyshire Dales, take the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Leicester station to Chesterfield station. Next, 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 25 min.

145min
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Bus - 80A80A
Walk to Bakewell
Leaves from Leicester

Step by Step

  • 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
    Chesterfield
    56 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Chesterfield
    ID dbsgdpjd
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 80A80A
    Wait for bus
    80A
    Bakewell
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castle Mount Crescent, Bakewell
    ID dbsjdwdg
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to Bakewell
    Walk to
    Bakewell
    Handley Lane
    800 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, SKYLINK DERBY and 6.1|SIXES

To get from Leicester to Bakewell in Derbyshire Dales, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Leicester station to Derby station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SKYLINK DERBY bus and finally take the 6.1|SIXES bus from Bus Station, Derby station to The Manners, Bakewell station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 41 min.

161min
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Bus - SKYLINK DERBYSKYLINK DERBY
Bus - 6.1|SIXES6.1|SIXES
Walk to Bakewell
Leaves from Leicester

Step by Step

  • 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
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Derby
    ID dbyadamd
    40 yd • 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
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Derby
    ID dbyptmja
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6.1|SIXES6.1|SIXES
    Wait for bus
    6.1|SIXES
    Bakewell
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Manners, Bakewell
    ID dbsgmagj
    96 min
  • 10
    Walk to Bakewell
    Walk to
    Bakewell
    Handley Lane
    0.67 mi • 14 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 73.12 mi, which can typically be travelled in 145 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 Prebend Street, Leicester.

Bus stations close to Leicester:

  • Prebend Street, Leicester
  • Saxby Street, Leicester
  • Rail Station, Leicester

Public transport stations close to Bakewell, Derbyshire Dales

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

Bus stations close to Bakewell:

  • Square, Bakewell
  • Bakewell Rutland Square, Bakewell
  • Higgenholes, Bakewell

Alternative route by bus and train via EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, SKYLINK DERBY and 6.1|SIXES

To get from Leicester to Bakewell in Derbyshire Dales, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Leicester station to Derby station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SKYLINK DERBY bus and finally take the 6.1|SIXES bus from Bus Station, Derby station to The Manners, Bakewell station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 41 min.

161min
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Bus - SKYLINK DERBYSKYLINK DERBY
Bus - 6.1|SIXES6.1|SIXES
Walk to Bakewell
Leaves from Leicester

Step by Step

  • 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
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Derby
    ID dbyadamd
    40 yd • 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
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Derby
    ID dbyptmja
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6.1|SIXES6.1|SIXES
    Wait for bus
    6.1|SIXES
    Bakewell
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Manners, Bakewell
    ID dbsgmagj
    96 min
  • 10
    Walk to Bakewell
    Walk to
    Bakewell
    Handley Lane
    0.67 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 145 minutes, using Bus line EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line 80A.

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

    The alternative route takes 161 minutes, using Bus line EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line SKYLINK DERBY, Bus line 6.1|SIXES.

  • Is there a direct train between Leicester and Bakewell?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 25 min.

  • Which train line goes from Leicester to Bakewell?

    The EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train line goes from Sheffield station near Leicester in Leicester to Chesterfield station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Bakewell 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 2 hr 25 min.

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

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

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

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

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