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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
£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 43 km 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 most popular train carrier serving Bakewell, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bakewell to Leeds takes 1h 33m and costs around £4 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £46 for a 1h 40m 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 GREEN MOTION and Budget, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bakewell using FlixBus or National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Bakewell takes 113 km and will cost you around £6. From London, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 233 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 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 most popular train carrier serving Bakewell, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bakewell to Leeds takes 1h 33m and costs around £4 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £46 for a 1h 40m 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 GREEN MOTION and Budget, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bakewell using FlixBus or National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Bakewell takes 113 km and will cost you around £6. From London, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 233 km.

Airports near Bakewell

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Bakewell

KLM
Good (1,436 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,709 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,665 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,034 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,154 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,846 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,082 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,145 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,708 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,518 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,464 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (890 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,613 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,642 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,367 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,126 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,168 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,347 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,430 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (380 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 £139 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 Ashford Arms
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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Cavendish Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£181+
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The Rutland Arms Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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Bagshaw Hall
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£99+
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Wheatsheaf, Baslow by Marston's Inns
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£65+
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Castle Inn by Greene King Inns
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£81+
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Hiring a car in Bakewell

Expect to pay £1.37 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 £16.39 and £21.85.

Expect to pay £1.37 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 £16.39 and £21.85.