What is the cheapest way to get from Inverness to Bakewell?

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Bakewell is to bus via Edinburgh which costs £50 - £90 and takes 12h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Inverness to Bakewell?

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Bakewell is to fly and train and bus which takes 6h 27m and costs £85 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Bakewell?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness to Bakewell. However, there are services departing from Inverness Union Street and arriving at Square via North St David Street and Sheffield Interchange/D3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Bakewell?

No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Bakewell. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Sheffield via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.

How far is it from Inverness to Bakewell?

The distance between Inverness and Bakewell is 462 miles. The road distance is 401.2 miles.

How do I travel from Inverness to Bakewell without a car?

The best way to get from Inverness to Bakewell without a car is to train which takes 8h 22m and costs £100 - £210.

How long does it take to get from Inverness to Bakewell?

It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Inverness to Bakewell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Bakewell bus from?

Inverness to Bakewell bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Inverness Union Street station.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Bakewell train from?

Inverness to Bakewell train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Inverness station.

Train or bus from Inverness to Bakewell?

The best way to get from Inverness to Bakewell is to train which takes 8h 22m and costs £100 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus via Edinburgh, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 12h 55m.

Where does the Inverness to Bakewell bus arrive?

Inverness to Bakewell bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at George Street station.

Where does the Inverness to Bakewell train arrive?

Inverness to Bakewell train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Doncaster station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Bakewell?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Bakewell is 401 miles. It takes approximately 7h 8m to drive from Inverness to Bakewell.

Where can I stay near Bakewell?

There are 2669+ hotels available in Bakewell.

Inverness to Bakewell - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Inverness to Bakewell by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Doncastertrain Inverness - London Kings Cross / ...
8h 22m
£100–206
Bus via Edinburgh
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to George Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from North St David Street to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus 832
12h 55m
£51–87
Drive 398.9 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Bakewellcar 398.9 mi
7h 8m
£99–143
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxtontrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Fire Stationbus
6h 34m
£112–244
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffieldtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
9h 33m
£152–296
Train via York
1. Take the train from Inverness to Yorktrain Inverness - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from York to Derbytrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
10h
£175–256
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus 131 / ...
13h 5m
£60–109
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxtontrain
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Fire Stationbus
9h 17m
£120–301
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane INV - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
4. Take the train from Leicester to Derbytrain
7h 48m
£95–243
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Birmingham Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane INV - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
3. Take the train from Derby to Matlocktrain
4. Take the bus from Interchange to Matlock Streetbus
6h 27m
£86–258
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ABZ - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
9h 19m
£134–345

Inverness to Bakewell by train and bus

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8h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 459 mi
Duration: 8h 22m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Bakewell, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Inverness to Doncaster once daily. Tickets cost £140–200 and the journey takes 6h 21m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route once a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Inverness Union Street to Square via George Street, North St David Street, and Sheffield Interchange/D3 in around 12h 55m.

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