- Must visit
Chatsworth House Collections
Purpose-built gallery and museum spaces at Chatsworth showing major art, design, and changing exhibitions within a celebrated estate.
Cheapest price on Oct 07
$9
Average ticket price on Oct 07
$15
Fastest journey on Oct 07
3 h 25 m
Average journey duration on Oct 07
3 h 25 m
Buses on Oct 07
28
Distance
217 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London to Bakewell is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Bakewell will cost around $15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
On Wed, Oct 07, we found 28 buses from London to Bakewell, including 27 direct services.
On Wed, Oct 07 the direct buses cover the 217 km distance in an average of 3 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 25 m .
On Wed, Oct 07 the slowest buses will take 3 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusBuses from London to Bakewell run on average 33 times per day, taking around 3h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 31 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 134 miles (217 km) distance in 2h 30m.
Distance 134 miles (217 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Buses per day 33 |
Direct buses 31 |
Fastest bus 2h 30m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 5h01 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
The table below shows live departures for London to Bakewell buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, October 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 7:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h55 | 11:25 AM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h15 | 12:15 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h25 | 11:25 AM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:25 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h50 | 12:15 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h25 | 12:55 PM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h15 | 1:15 PM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:05 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h50 | 12:55 PM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:35 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h40 | 1:15 PM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h05 | 3:05 PM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:40 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h25 | 3:05 PM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h05 | 6:35 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:10 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h25 | 6:35 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h35 | 8:35 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:40 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h55 | 8:35 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h20 | 9:20 PM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h05 | 9:35 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:45 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h35 | 9:20 PM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:10 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h25 | 9:35 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h55 | 12:25 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h25 | 12:25 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h15 | 2:15 AM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h55 | 2:25 AM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h45 | 2:15 AM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h25 | 2:25 AM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 5h20 | 4:20 AM Chesterfield, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h01 | 5:00 AM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h21 | 4:20 AM Chesterfield, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h56 | 4:55 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Discover the best of Bakewell — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bakewell trip today.
Purpose-built gallery and museum spaces at Chatsworth showing major art, design, and changing exhibitions within a celebrated estate.
Local museum in a historic house covering Bakewell’s archaeology, art, and social history. A strong introduction to the town and district.
Working textile heritage site at Cressbrook Mill with displays on the Arkwright era. Valuable for industrial history and Peak District context.
Pretty riverside walk beside the Wye with bridges, greenery, and views of historic Bakewell. A relaxing and very accessible local favorite.
Popular traffic-free walking and cycling trail following a former railway through limestone scenery. One of the area’s standout outdoor routes.
Famous viaduct viewpoint above Monsal Dale. A classic Peak District scene and rewarding short stop for walkers, photographers, and first-time visitors.
A jam tart topped with almond frangipane and flaked almonds. Created in Bakewell, it is the town’s most famous sweet and a must-try local specialty.
The original Bakewell pudding is a pastry dessert with jam and an egg-almond filling. It predates the tart and remains a signature Peak District treat.
A traditional Derbyshire cheese made in the Peak District. It has a smooth, buttery texture and is often served in sandwiches, ploughman’s lunches, or on cheeseboards.
Busy local café and deli known for breakfasts, sandwiches, cakes, and coffee. Good for casual daytime dining in the center of Bakewell.
Historic old bakery and tea room famous for the original Bakewell pudding. A classic stop for local desserts, light lunches, and traditional tea.
Popular traditional pub with cask ales and hearty British food. A reliable choice for pies, roasts, and classic Peak District pub atmosphere.
Moderate for the Peak District: lodging can be pricey in season, but pubs, cafes, and local buses are fairly typical for UK tourist towns.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common for good service if not already added. Round up taxi fares. Cafe tipping is not expected, but small change is appreciated.
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Bakewell Matlock Street -> Bakewell Town Centre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Bakewell by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bakewell, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most London to Bakewell buses use the London, Victoria Coach Station to Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Bakewell bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
London, Victoria Coach Station is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Victoria Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Starbucks (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at London, Victoria Coach Station.
Available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
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