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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 Garden Gourmet Hampers (The Stables Chatsworth) are great picks.

When to visit Bakewell

Bakewell in June
Estimated hotel price
£93
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bakewell in June
Estimated hotel price
£93
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 27 miles from Bakewell. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Bakewell departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Bakewell. The train journey from Bakewell to Glasgow takes 3h 15m and costs around £89 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £81 for a 4h 40m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bakewell is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 135 miles from Bakewell. You’ll find branches of Turo and CarWiz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bakewell using National Express or FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Bakewell takes 65 miles and will cost you around £7. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £12 for a journey of 140 miles.

Plane

Although Bakewell doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 27 miles from Bakewell. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Bakewell departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Bakewell. The train journey from Bakewell to Glasgow takes 3h 15m and costs around £89 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £81 for a 4h 40m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bakewell is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 135 miles from Bakewell. You’ll find branches of Turo and CarWiz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bakewell using National Express or FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Bakewell takes 65 miles and will cost you around £7. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £12 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Bakewell

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Bakewell

KLM
Good (1,404 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,508 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,977 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,461 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,771 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,022 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,996 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,991 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,475 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,380 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,651 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (860 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,334 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,533 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,281 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,034 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,383 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (366 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bakewell

Average rates range from around £150 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £114 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)
£104+
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Wheatsheaf, Baslow by Marston's Inns
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£77+
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The Devonshire Arms Baslow
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£110+
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Farmyard Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£86+
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Lathkil Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£116+
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Hiring a car in Bakewell

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.10 and £21.46.

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.10 and £21.46.

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