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.
Activities & attractions in Bideford
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
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 British Airways, Loganair, Blue Islands and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Bideford departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 30m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bideford, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Bideford to London takes 2h 07m and costs around £72 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £32 for a 2h 43m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bideford, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Bideford takes 314 km and will cost you around £48. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 402 km.
Airlines serving Bideford
Where to stay in Bideford
Average rates range from around £116 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £274 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Bideford
Most booked hotels in Bideford
Hiring a car in Bideford
Hiring a car in Bideford costs £37 per day, on average, or £74 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 48% cheaper than airport locations in Bideford.
Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.84 and £23.78. The most frequently booked car type in Bideford is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.