Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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. Bideford deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Bideford

Bideford in July
Estimated hotel price
£72
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bideford in July
Estimated hotel price
£72
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Bideford

Plane

Although Bideford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 64 km from Bideford. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, AccesRail, Etihad Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Bideford departs from Manchester and takes around 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bideford, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Bideford to London takes 2h 07m and costs around £82 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newquay, expect to pay about £10 for a 2h 54m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bideford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 289 km from Bideford. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bideford using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Bideford takes 418 km and will cost you around £27. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £36 for a journey of 716 km.

Plane

Although Bideford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 64 km from Bideford. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, AccesRail, Etihad Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Bideford departs from Manchester and takes around 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bideford, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Bideford to London takes 2h 07m and costs around £82 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newquay, expect to pay about £10 for a 2h 54m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bideford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 289 km from Bideford. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bideford using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Bideford takes 418 km and will cost you around £27. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £36 for a journey of 716 km.

Airports near Bideford

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Bideford

KLM
Good (1,443 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,705 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,127 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,100 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,528 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,375 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (955 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,255 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,443 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,866 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (636 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,160 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (294 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (678 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,238 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,253 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (528 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (179 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bideford

Average rates range from around £94 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £101 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bideford

Most booked hotels in Bideford

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The Hoops Inn & Country Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£71+
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The Royal Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£72+
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The Seagate
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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West Beach - Holiday Apartments
0 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£62+
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The West Country Inn
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£82+
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Durrant House Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£59+
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Hiring a car in Bideford

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.49 and £20.65.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.49 and £20.65.