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