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
£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 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 only carrier operating train routes to Bakewell. The train journey from Bakewell to Birmingham takes 1h 40m and costs around £33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £110 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 Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bakewell using FlixBus or National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Bakewell takes 65 miles and will cost you around £14. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 100 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 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 only carrier operating train routes to Bakewell. The train journey from Bakewell to Birmingham takes 1h 40m and costs around £33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £110 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 Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bakewell using FlixBus or National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Bakewell takes 65 miles and will cost you around £14. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 100 miles.

Airports near Bakewell

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Bakewell

Lufthansa
Good (7,960 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,510 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,931 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,465 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,343 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,924 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,203 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,580 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (913 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,680 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,762 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,724 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,979 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,225 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,308 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 £101 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 H Boutique Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£141+
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The Rutland Arms Hotel, Bakewell, Derbyshire - The Coaching Inn Group
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£130+
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Bagshaw Hall
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£122+
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The Devonshire Arms Baslow
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£115+
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Castle Inn by Greene King Inns
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£95+
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Hiring a car in Bakewell

Hiring a car in Bakewell costs £36 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 20% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.58 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 £18.92 and £25.23.

Hiring a car in Bakewell costs £36 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 20% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.58 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 £18.92 and £25.23.