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Chatsworth House Collections
Museum displays and period rooms inside Chatsworth House, where paintings, sculpture and decorative arts are shown.
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The cheapest and fastest coaches from London to Bakewell
Showing times and prices for 23 Aug
Cheapest price
£13
Average price
£27
Fastest journey
3 h 25 m
Average duration
3 h 25 m
Buses per day
30
Distance
217 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London to Bakewell is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Bakewell will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £13.
Fast coaches
Of the 30 buses that leave London for Bakewell every day 25 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These 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 .
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.
FlixBus23:595h01London, Victoria Coach Station5:00Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange£131One-way0 changes- FlixBus8:253h50London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)12:15Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)£131One-way0 changes
- FlixBus8:004h15London, Victoria Coach Station12:15Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)£131One-way0 changes
- FlixBus9:053h50London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)12:55Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange£181One-way0 changes
- FlixBus8:304h25London, Victoria Coach Station12:55Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange£181One-way0 changes
- FlixBus8:003h25London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)11:25Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange£391One-way0 changes
- FlixBus15:103h25London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)18:35Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)£271One-way0 changes
- FlixBus23:003h25London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)2:25Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange£181One-way0 changes
- FlixBus21:003h25London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)0:25Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)£211One-way0 changes
- FlixBus18:103h25London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)21:35Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)£221One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, flight and train for London to Bakewell
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Bakewell among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a flight costs an average of £51.
Distance: 217 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
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£8 Average Price Cheapest | £41 Average Price | £100 Average Price |
4h 27m Average total duration 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 38m Average total duration 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London to Bakewell bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Bakewell coaches for today, Saturday 22 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 16:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h35 | 20:35 Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 16:40 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h55 | 20:35 Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 17:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h20 | 21:20 Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 17:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h05 | 21:35 Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 17:45 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h35 | 21:20 Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 18:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h25 | 21:35 Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:30 London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 4h55 | 1:25 Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:30 London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 4h40 | 1:10 Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 20:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h55 | 0:25 Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 21:00 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h25 | 0:25 Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 22:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h15 | 2:15 Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 22:30 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h45 | 2:15 Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 22:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h55 | 2:25 Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:00 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 5h20 | 4:20 Chesterfield, Coach Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 23:00 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h25 | 2:25 Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 23:59 London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h56 | 4:55 Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 23:59 London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h01 | 5:00 Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 23:59 London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h21 | 4:20 Chesterfield, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 23 August | |||||
| FlixBus | 7:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h55 | 11:25 Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:00 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h25 | 11:25 Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h15 | 12:15 Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:25 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h50 | 12:15 Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h25 | 12:55 Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h15 | 13:15 Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:05 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h50 | 12:55 Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:35 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h40 | 13:15 Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
 NT243100 · P24773+ W70930 | 13:34 London St Pancras International (STP) | 4h54 | 18:28 Grindleford station (GRN) | 2 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:35 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 4h30 | 18:05 Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 14:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h05 | 18:35 Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 15:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h25 | 18:35 Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Bakewell
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from London to Bakewell run on average 30 times per day, taking around 3h 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 29 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:30. The fastest coach covers the 217 km distance in 3h 25m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 217 km |
Average bus duration 3h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 30 |
Direct buses 29 |
Fastest bus 3h 25m |
First bus 0:10 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Bus providers: FlixBus from London to BakewellYou can travel by bus between London to Bakewell with FlixBus for as low as £5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
FlixBus
About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 25m
Cheapest Price
£5
FlixBus frequency
32 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.
Complete guide to Bakewell
Things to do in Bakewell
Discover the best of Bakewell — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bakewell trip today.
- Recommended
Old House Museum
Local history museum in a 16th-century yeoman’s house, covering Bakewell life, archaeology and social history.
- Recommended
Haddon Hall Collections
Historic hall with collections, tapestries and furnished interiors that give an art-filled view of country-house life.
- Must visit
Monsal Trail
Traffic-free trail following a former railway line, popular for walking and cycling through Peak District scenery.
- Recommended
Bath Gardens
Riverside public park beside the Wye with paths, mature trees and open space close to central Bakewell.
- Recommended
Rutland Square
Large open market square at the heart of town, busy on market days and a useful base for exploring on foot.
- Vegetarian
Bakewell Tart
A shortcrust tart with raspberry jam, almond frangipane and flaked almonds. It is Bakewell’s signature sweet and the town’s best-known traditional speciality.
- Vegetarian
Bakewell Pudding
The older local pudding version uses puff pastry, jam and an egg-and-almond filling. It is a classic Derbyshire bakery item closely tied to Bakewell.
Derbyshire Oatcakes
A hearty Derbyshire breakfast cake made with oatcake batter, often eaten hot with bacon or syrup. It reflects the county’s traditional griddle cooking.
Piedaniel's Restaurant
Smart but relaxed restaurant and wine bar serving modern British cooking with seasonal ingredients in the centre of Bakewell.
Lovage by Lee Smith
Stylish local restaurant offering modern British plates and steaks in a cosy town-centre setting popular for lunch and dinner.
The Old Original Bakewell Pudding Shop
Historic bakery and shop best known for traditional Bakewell Pudding. Casual stop for pudding, tarts, tea and classic local sweet treats.
Pound sterling (£)
Moderate for the Peak District. Dining and stays cost more than many UK market towns, but cafés, pubs and local buses remain manageable for most visitors.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-15 for a budget meal.
- Mid-range
- £18-30 per person for a mid-range meal.
- Fine dining
- £45+ per person for fine dining.
- Coffee
- £3-4.50 for coffee.
Tipping culture
Service is often included only at higher-end restaurants; otherwise 10% is polite for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional.
FAQs: London to Bakewell coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Bakewell by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bakewell, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap coach tickets from London to Bakewell can start from as little as £5 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for London to Bakewell is £8; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from London to Bakewell is 3h 25m to travel the 217 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from London to Bakewell leaves at 0:10. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from London to Bakewell leaves at 23:30.
Yes, there are 29 direct coaches a day from London to Bakewell with FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from London to Bakewell, you can count on FlixBus for the best way to get you to Bakewell. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between London and Bakewell and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
When departing from London , you have various coach station options to start your route from including London, Victoria Coach Station, London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant), Watford, Shearings London Interchange, London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station, London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 . When arriving in Bakewell , you can end your route in coach stations like Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange), Chesterfield, Coach Station.Passengers board the coach most frequently from London, Victoria Coach Station, which is located around 2 km away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange, located 4 away from the city centre.
A trip to Bakewell from London is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3h 25m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from London to Bakewell is May.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between London and Bakewell including taking a coach, flight and train.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from London to Bakewell:
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from London to Bakewell for coach company FlixBus.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from London to Bakewell depends on the coach companies:
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company FlixBus.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from London to Bakewell.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from London to Bakewell:
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from London to Bakewell:
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the coach from London to Bakewell. The following conditions apply:
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from London to Bakewell with the following coach company: FlixBus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from London to Bakewell with the following coach company: FlixBus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from London to Bakewell with the following coach company: FlixBus.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in London and Bakewell
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.
Departure bus stations in London
Arrival bus stations in Bakewell
Which London station do buses to Bakewell leave from?
Buses from London to Bakewell leave from London, Victoria Coach Station. The station is 2 km from London city centre at 164 Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1W 9TP, United Kingdom.
London, Victoria Coach Station164 Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1W 9TP, United Kingdom
City-centre transport
Getting to London, Victoria Coach Station from London city centre
London, Victoria Coach Station is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
BusN11, N44 · 9m · £10 · every ~4 min
148 · 17m · £2 · every ~30 min
24 · 25m · £2 · every ~25 min
38, N38 · 30m · £2 · every ~46 min
A8 · 30m · £0.90 · every ~10 min
390 · 35m · £2 · every ~26 min
London, Victoria Coach Station bus station facilities and services
London, Victoria Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Starbucks (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London, Victoria Coach Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
City-centre transport
Getting to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) from London city centre
BusN113 · 22m · £2 · every ~2 min
A1, A31, A2, A6 · 25m · £0.90 · every ~6 min
757 · 28m · £4 · every ~9 min
A31, A1, A2, A6 · 30m · £0.90 · every ~6 min
Uk023, Ukx010, Ukn21, Ukn10, Uk003, Uk014, Uk008, Ukn11, Uk010, Uk020, Uk004, Uk021, Uk001, Ukn23, Ukxn10, Ukn30, Uk030, Uk005, Uk002, Ukn31 · 40m · £0.90 · every ~9 min
13 · 41m · £4 · every ~28 min
SubwayJubilee · 12m · £5 · every ~68 min
Jubilee · 12m · £4 · every ~68 min
London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station
City-centre transport
Getting to London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station from London city centre
BusN11, N44 · 11m · £10 · every ~4 min
148 · 14m · £2 · every ~30 min
38, N38 · 16m · £2 · every ~46 min
24 · 23m · £2 · every ~25 min
390 · 31m · £2 · every ~26 min
A8 · 33m · £0.90 · every ~10 min
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