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There are 5 ways to get from Bakewell to Reading by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Derby to Readingtrain train Newcastle - Reading / ...
    4h 47m
    £66–102

  2. Drive  151.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bakewell to Readingcar car 151.9 mi
    3h 2m
    £38–55

  3. Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    1. Take the bus from Matlock Street to Bus Stationbus bus 6.1
    2. Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    6h 47m
    £49–67

  4. Bus, train, fly

    1. Take the bus from Square to Paternoster Row/SS2bus bus
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    4. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain train
    5h 34m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Matlock Street to Bus Stationbus bus 6.1
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 230 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    8h 44m
    £57–84

Bakewell to Reading by bus and train

Calendar68Weekly Services
Duration4h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 156.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 47m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Reading every 3 hours. Tickets cost £55–85 and the journey takes 2h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Matlock Street to Reading RailAir via Derby Bus Station, London Heathrow Airport, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 6h 47m.

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