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
£75
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bideford in July
Estimated hotel price
£75
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 40 miles from Bideford. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, AccesRail, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Bideford departs from London and takes around 5h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bideford, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Bideford to Edinburgh takes 7h 14m and costs around £161 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £1,087 for a 7h 35m 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 Turo and Avis, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bideford using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Bideford takes 110 miles and will cost you around £17. From Cardiff, the ticket costs about £15 for a journey of 260 miles.

Plane

Although Bideford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 40 miles from Bideford. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, AccesRail, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Bideford departs from London and takes around 5h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bideford, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Bideford to Edinburgh takes 7h 14m and costs around £161 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £1,087 for a 7h 35m 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 Turo and Avis, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bideford using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Bideford takes 110 miles and will cost you around £17. From Cardiff, the ticket costs about £15 for a journey of 260 miles.

Airports near Bideford

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Bideford

KLM
Good (1,425 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,549 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,010 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,798 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,038 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,680 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,500 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,319 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (903 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,209 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,384 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (637 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,848 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,131 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (287 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (675 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,212 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,186 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (501 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (178 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bideford

Average rates range from around £98 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £127 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)
£74+
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The Royal George
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£99+
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The Anchor Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£94+
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The Royal Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£93+
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West Beach - Holiday Apartments
0 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£71+
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Durrant House Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£66+
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Hiring a car in Bideford

Hiring a car in Bideford costs £30 per day, on average, or £60 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations in Bideford.

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.23 and £21.64.

Hiring a car in Bideford costs £30 per day, on average, or £60 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations in Bideford.

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.23 and £21.64.