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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 July
Estimated hotel price
£98
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bakewell in July
Estimated hotel price
£98
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, Blue Islands, 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 most popular train carrier serving Bakewell, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bakewell to London takes 3h 05m and costs around £36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £57 for a 4h 14m 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 GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bakewell, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Bakewell takes 70 miles and will cost you around £10. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 75 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, Blue Islands, 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 most popular train carrier serving Bakewell, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bakewell to London takes 3h 05m and costs around £36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £57 for a 4h 14m 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 GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bakewell, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Bakewell takes 70 miles and will cost you around £10. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 75 miles.

Airports near Bakewell

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Bakewell

Lufthansa
Good (7,207 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,091 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,983 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,894 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,819 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,861 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (809 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,286 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,594 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,416 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,092 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,306 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,320 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bakewell

Average rates range from around £125 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £117 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, Bakewell, Derbyshire
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£147+
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Wheatsheaf, Baslow by Marston's Inns
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£98+
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The Devonshire Arms Baslow
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£126+
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Farmyard Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£94+
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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 £1.32 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.

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