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.
Where to Eat in Bakewell
If you’re looking for affordable options, Cavendish Restaurant at Chatsworth (Chatsworth) and Garden Gourmet Hampers (The Stables Chatsworth) are great picks.
When to visit Bakewell
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, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Bakewell departs from Belfast and takes around 1h.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bakewell, followed by Northern Rail. The train journey from Bakewell to Liverpool takes 1h 05m and costs around £13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about £9 for a 1h 17m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bakewell, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Bakewell takes 72 km and will cost you around £6. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 113 km.
Airlines serving Bakewell
Where to stay in Bakewell
Average rates range from around £141 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £190 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Bakewell
Most booked hotels in Bakewell
Hiring a car in Bakewell
Expect to pay £1.48 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 £17.66 and £23.54. The most frequently booked car type in Bakewell is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.