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 January
Estimated hotel price
£73
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bideford in January
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 40 miles 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 5h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bideford, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Bideford to Cardiff takes 2h 26m and costs around £62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £42 for a 3h 25m 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 Budget, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bideford, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Bideford takes 107 miles and will cost you around £21. From London, the ticket costs about £22 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 AccesRail, easyJet, Etihad Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Bideford departs from London and takes around 5h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bideford, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Bideford to Cardiff takes 2h 26m and costs around £62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £42 for a 3h 25m 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 Budget, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bideford, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Bideford takes 107 miles and will cost you around £21. From London, the ticket costs about £22 for a journey of 260 miles.

Airports near Bideford

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Bideford

KLM
Good (1,439 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,674 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,044 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,847 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,087 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,715 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,522 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,370 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (944 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,242 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,435 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (636 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,862 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,150 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (290 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (678 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,228 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,242 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (522 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (179 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bideford

Average rates range from around £96 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £105 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)
£170+
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The Hoops Inn & Country Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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The Royal George
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£100+
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The Royal Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£71+
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Durrant House Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£59+
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Hiring a car 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 £16.25 and £21.67.

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 £16.25 and £21.67.