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
£90
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bakewell in June
Estimated hotel price
£90
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. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Aer Lingus, easyJet 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 most popular train carrier serving Bakewell, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bakewell to Liverpool takes 0h 41m and costs around £5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £79 for a 2h 49m 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 Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bakewell using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Bakewell takes 97 km and will cost you around £8. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £15 for a journey of 105 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. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Aer Lingus, easyJet 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 most popular train carrier serving Bakewell, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bakewell to Liverpool takes 0h 41m and costs around £5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £79 for a 2h 49m 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 Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bakewell using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Bakewell takes 97 km and will cost you around £8. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £15 for a journey of 105 km.

Airports near Bakewell

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Bakewell

KLM
Good (1,443 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,754 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,705 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,128 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,208 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,099 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,528 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,490 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (895 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,667 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,674 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,375 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,148 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,440 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bakewell

Average rates range from around £122 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £133 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bakewell

Most booked hotels in Bakewell

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Cavendish Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£146+
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The Rutland Arms Hotel, Bakewell, Derbyshire - The Coaching Inn Group
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£91+
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Wheatsheaf, Baslow by Marston's Inns
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£64+
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The Devonshire Arms
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£86+
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Castle Inn by Greene King Inns
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£80+
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Hiring a car in Bakewell

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.49 and £20.65.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.49 and £20.65.