Bideford travel guide

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You're Going to Love Bideford

With a population of 16,624, Bideford is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom.

Where to Eat in Bideford

If you’re looking for affordable options, El Toro Loco (Affinity Devon Outlet Shopping Cloverly Road) and The Beaver Inn (Appledore) are great picks.

When to visit Bideford

Bideford in March
Estimated hotel price
$130
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bideford in March
Estimated hotel price
$130
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Bideford

Plane

Although Bideford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 46 miles from Bideford. The shortest flight to Bideford from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 57h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bideford, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Bideford to London takes 2h 42m and costs around $65 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $690 for a 7h 20m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bideford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 180 miles from Bideford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bideford, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Bideford takes 195 miles and will cost you around $32. From Cardiff, the ticket costs about $61 for a journey of 241 miles.

Plane

Although Bideford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 46 miles from Bideford. The shortest flight to Bideford from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 57h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bideford, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Bideford to London takes 2h 42m and costs around $65 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $690 for a 7h 20m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bideford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 180 miles from Bideford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bideford, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Bideford takes 195 miles and will cost you around $32. From Cardiff, the ticket costs about $61 for a journey of 241 miles.

Airports near Bideford

Airlines serving Bideford

KLM
Good (854 reviews)
SWISS
Good (922 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,478 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (710 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (782 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,449 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (194 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,454 reviews)
GOL
Good (685 reviews)
Vueling
Good (815 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (511 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (491 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (154 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (97 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bideford

Most booked hotels in Bideford

The Hoops Inn & Country Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$185+
Hartland Quay Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$236+
The Seagate
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$162+
The Royal Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$174+
Durrant House Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
$206+
The West Country Inn
3 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
$148+

Hiring a car in Bideford

Expect to pay $2.82 per litre in Bideford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $33.77 and $45.02. The most frequently booked car type in Bideford is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.82 per litre in Bideford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $33.77 and $45.02. The most frequently booked car type in Bideford is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.