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
£73
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bideford in July
Estimated hotel price
£73
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 London and takes around 6h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bideford, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Bideford to London takes 2h 45m and costs around £43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £127 for a 10h 30m 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 Sixt, 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 £22. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £36 for a journey of 515 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 London and takes around 6h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bideford, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Bideford to London takes 2h 45m and costs around £43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £127 for a 10h 30m 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 Sixt, 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 £22. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £36 for a journey of 515 km.

Airports near Bideford

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Bideford

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,611 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,817 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,057 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,690 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,513 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,336 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (917 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,224 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,412 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (636 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,854 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,135 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (287 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (677 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,219 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,216 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (510 reviews)
AccesRail
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Where to stay in Bideford

Average rates range from around £101 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £137 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)
£168+
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The Hoops Inn & Country Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£74+
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The Royal Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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The Seagate
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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Durrant House Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£57+
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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 £16.35 and £21.79.

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 £16.35 and £21.79.