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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
£92
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bakewell in June
Estimated hotel price
£92
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, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Bakewell departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bakewell, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bakewell to Birmingham takes 1h 59m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £42 for a 2h 38m 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 Sixt, 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 £9 for a journey of 140 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, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Bakewell departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bakewell, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bakewell to Birmingham takes 1h 59m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £42 for a 2h 38m 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 Sixt, 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 £9 for a journey of 140 km.

Airports near Bakewell

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Bakewell

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,655 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,013 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,617 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,113 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,818 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,058 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,115 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,692 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,444 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,513 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,561 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,337 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (884 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,105 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,625 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,421 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,152 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (917 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bakewell

Average rates range from around £126 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £137 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)
£80+
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The Rutland Arms Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£97+
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Bagshaw Hall
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£136+
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Wheatsheaf, Baslow by Marston's Inns
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£77+
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Castle Inn
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£80+
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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 £16.34 and £21.79.

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 £16.34 and £21.79.