Burford travel guide

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You're Going to Love Burford

With a population of 1,184, Burford is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Burford to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Burford

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Maytime Inn (Asthall) and The Angel at Burford (14 Witney Street) are great picks.

When to visit Burford

Burford in November
Estimated hotel price
£101
1 night at 3-star hotel
Burford in November
Estimated hotel price
£101
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Burford

Plane

When flying to Burford, you’ll arrive at Brize Norton (BZZ), which is located 5 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Burford departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Burford, followed by Train. The train journey from Burford to Oxford takes 1h 08m and costs around £29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 33m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Burford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 68 miles from Burford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burford, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Burford takes 135 miles and will cost you around £7. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 140 miles.

Plane

When flying to Burford, you’ll arrive at Brize Norton (BZZ), which is located 5 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Burford departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Burford, followed by Train. The train journey from Burford to Oxford takes 1h 08m and costs around £29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 33m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Burford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 68 miles from Burford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burford, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Burford takes 135 miles and will cost you around £7. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Burford

Airlines serving Burford

Lufthansa
Good (4,656 reviews)
KLM
Good (854 reviews)
SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,481 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,597 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,556 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,937 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,777 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,165 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Burford

Average rates range from around £183 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £123 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Burford

Most booked hotels in Burford

The Bird In Hand Inn, Witney
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£114+
The Harcourt Arms
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£108+
The Swan Inn Swinbrook
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£98+
Priory Tearooms Burford with Rooms
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£69+
The Lamb Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£134+
The Bay Tree Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£123+

Hiring a car in Burford

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Burford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.79 and £23.72. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Burford, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Burford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.79 and £23.72. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Burford, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.