Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Bakewell travel guide

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You're Going to Love Bakewell

With a population of 3,758, Bakewell is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Bakewell to see all of its attractions.

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Where to Eat in Bakewell

If you’re looking for affordable options, Cavendish Restaurant at Chatsworth (Chatsworth) and Chatsworth Picnics (Chatsworth Estate Trading Ltd) are great picks.

When to visit Bakewell

Bakewell in June
Estimated hotel price
£95
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bakewell in June
Estimated hotel price
£95
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Bakewell

Plane

Although Bakewell doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 43 km from Bakewell. The shortest domestic flight to Bakewell departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bakewell, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bakewell to London takes 2h 12m and costs around £48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about £40 for a 2h 21m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bakewell is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 218 km from Bakewell. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bakewell, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Bakewell takes 105 km and will cost you around £11. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 113 km.

Plane

Although Bakewell doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 43 km from Bakewell. The shortest domestic flight to Bakewell departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bakewell, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bakewell to London takes 2h 12m and costs around £48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about £40 for a 2h 21m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bakewell is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 218 km from Bakewell. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bakewell, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Bakewell takes 105 km and will cost you around £11. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 113 km.

Airports near Bakewell

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Bakewell

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,558 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,001 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,500 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,032 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,779 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,007 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (865 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,416 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,564 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,055 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,393 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (893 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bakewell

Average rates range from around £132 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £138 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bakewell

Most booked hotels in Bakewell

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The Rutland Arms Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£111+
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Wheatsheaf, Baslow by Marston's Inns
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£75+
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The Devonshire Arms
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£105+
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Farmyard Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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Castle Inn by Greene King Inns
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£92+
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Hiring a car in Bakewell

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in Bakewell (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.32 and £21.76.

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in Bakewell (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.32 and £21.76.