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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Bideford to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Bideford

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

When to visit Bideford

Bideford in November
Estimated hotel price
£65
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bideford in November
Estimated hotel price
£65
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. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Bideford departs from London and takes around 4h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bideford, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Bideford to London takes 2h 00m and costs around £62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £47 for a 4h 15m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bideford using National Express or FlixBus. From Newquay, the bus ride to Bideford takes 210 miles and will cost you around £13. From Cardiff, the ticket costs about £28 for a journey of 245 miles.

Plane

Although Bideford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 46 miles from Bideford. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Bideford departs from London and takes around 4h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bideford, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Bideford to London takes 2h 00m and costs around £62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £47 for a 4h 15m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bideford using National Express or FlixBus. From Newquay, the bus ride to Bideford takes 210 miles and will cost you around £13. From Cardiff, the ticket costs about £28 for a journey of 245 miles.

Airports near Bideford

Airlines serving Bideford

KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,580 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,773 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,348 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,639 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,464 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,674 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,182 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (773 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,092 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (928 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,073 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,832 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (282 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,073 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,168 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (266 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (659 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (155 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bideford

Average rates range from around £114 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £85 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bideford

Most booked hotels in Bideford

The Hoops Inn & Country Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£85+
The Royal George
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£103+
The Seagate
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£84+
The Royal Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£65+
West Beach - Holiday Apartments
0 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£70+
Durrant House Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
£65+

Hiring a car in Bideford

Hiring a car in Bideford costs £66 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 44% more expensive than at Exeter.

Expect to pay £1.41 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 £16.86 and £22.48. The most frequently booked car type in Bideford is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Bideford costs £66 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 44% more expensive than at Exeter.

Expect to pay £1.41 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 £16.86 and £22.48. The most frequently booked car type in Bideford is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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