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 2 hr 3 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.

123min
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Bus - TRANSPEAKTRANSPEAK
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
    23 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
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    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

Alternative route from Leicester to Bakewell by bus and train via EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY and 170

To get from Leicester to Bakewell in Derbyshire Dales, take the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Leicester station to Chesterfield station. Next, take the 170 bus from Railway Station, Chesterfield station to Castle Mount Crescent, Bakewell station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 24 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.

144min
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Bus - 170170
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
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Chesterfield
    ID dbsgdpjd
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 170170
    Wait for bus
    170
    Bakewell
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castle Mount Crescent, Bakewell
    ID dbsjdwdg
    57 min
  • 7
    Walk to Bakewell
    Walk to
    Bakewell
    Handley Lane
    740 m • 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 88.8 km, which can typically be travelled in 123 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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Alternative route from Leicester to Bakewell by bus and train via EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY and 170

To get from Leicester to Bakewell in Derbyshire Dales, take the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Leicester station to Chesterfield station. Next, take the 170 bus from Railway Station, Chesterfield station to Castle Mount Crescent, Bakewell station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 24 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.

144min
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Bus - 170170
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
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Chesterfield
    ID dbsgdpjd
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 170170
    Wait for bus
    170
    Bakewell
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castle Mount Crescent, Bakewell
    ID dbsjdwdg
    57 min
  • 7
    Walk to Bakewell
    Walk to
    Bakewell
    Handley Lane
    740 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 123 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 144 minutes, using Train line EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line 170.

  • 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 2 hr 3 min.

  • Which train line goes from Leicester to Bakewell?

    The EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train line goes from Sheffield station near Leicester in Leicester to Derby station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Derby 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 3 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 Derby stop, which is closest to Bakewell in Derbyshire Dales.

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