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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
£103
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bakewell in June
Estimated hotel price
£103
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, Loganair, British Airways 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 Birmingham takes 1h 55m and costs around £51 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about £89 for a 3h 15m 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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 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 70 miles and will cost you around £10. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 70 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, Loganair, British Airways 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 Birmingham takes 1h 55m and costs around £51 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about £89 for a 3h 15m 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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 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 70 miles and will cost you around £10. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 70 miles.

Airports near Bakewell

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Bakewell

KLM
Good (1,460 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,815 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,772 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,243 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,240 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,883 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,127 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,349 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,538 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,534 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,700 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,749 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,420 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,369 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,180 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,151 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bakewell

Average rates range from around £117 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £115 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)
£180+
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The Rutland Arms Hotel, Bakewell, Derbyshire - The Coaching Inn Group
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£116+
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Bagshaw Hall
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£113+
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Wheatsheaf, Baslow by Marston's Inns
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£72+
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The Devonshire Arms Baslow
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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Farmyard Inn
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£69+
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Hiring a car in Bakewell

Expect to pay £1.32 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 £15.80 and £21.06.

Expect to pay £1.32 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 £15.80 and £21.06.