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

Bakewell in January
Estimated hotel price
£67
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bakewell in January
Estimated hotel price
£67
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, Aer Lingus 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 Liverpool takes 0h 37m and costs around £11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about £6 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 National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Bakewell takes 72 km and will cost you around £6. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 108 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, Aer Lingus 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 Liverpool takes 0h 37m and costs around £11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about £6 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 National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Bakewell takes 72 km and will cost you around £6. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 108 km.

Airports near Bakewell

Airlines serving Bakewell

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bakewell

Average rates range from around £138 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £191 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bakewell

Most booked hotels in Bakewell

The Rutland Arms Hotel, Bakewell, Derbyshire
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£142+
The Devonshire Arms
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£120+
Wheatsheaf, Baslow by Marston's Inns
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£89+
The Peacock
4 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
£105+

Hiring a car in Bakewell

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.77 and £23.69. Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bakewell, while also 44% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.77 and £23.69. Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bakewell, while also 44% cheaper than other types, on average.