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
£74
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bideford in July
Estimated hotel price
£74
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 AccesRail, easyJet, Etihad Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Bideford departs from Newcastle upon Tyne and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bideford, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Bideford to Bristol takes 1h 27m and costs around £39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £66 for a 3h 07m 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 GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bideford using FlixBus or National Express. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Bideford takes 410 km and will cost you around £22. From London, the ticket costs about £30 for a journey of 435 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 AccesRail, easyJet, Etihad Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Bideford departs from Newcastle upon Tyne and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bideford, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Bideford to Bristol takes 1h 27m and costs around £39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £66 for a 3h 07m 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 GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bideford using FlixBus or National Express. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Bideford takes 410 km and will cost you around £22. From London, the ticket costs about £30 for a journey of 435 km.

Airports near Bideford

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Bideford

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,659 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,031 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,843 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,079 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,702 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,519 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,361 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (937 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,245 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,429 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (635 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,859 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,149 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (288 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (678 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,222 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,235 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (518 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (179 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bideford

Average rates range from around £96 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £105 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bideford

Most booked hotels in Bideford

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Red Lion Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£170+
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The Hoops Inn & Country Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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The Anchor Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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The Royal Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£74+
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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 £1.37 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 £16.34 and £21.78.

Expect to pay £1.37 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 £16.34 and £21.78.