Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
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.

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

Bideford in July
Estimated hotel price
£74
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bideford in July
Estimated hotel price
£74
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 British Airways, Loganair, Blue Islands and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Bideford departs from Manchester and takes around 50m.

Train

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 £82 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about £156 for a 9h 14m 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 U-Save, 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 Birmingham, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 255 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 British Airways, Loganair, Blue Islands and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Bideford departs from Manchester and takes around 50m.

Train

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 £82 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about £156 for a 9h 14m 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 U-Save, 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 Birmingham, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 255 miles.

Airports near Bideford

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Bideford

KLM
Good (1,402 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,456 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,979 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,991 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,475 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,651 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,280 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (873 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,179 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,065 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,341 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,835 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (635 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,114 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (283 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (669 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,196 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (169 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (487 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bideford

Average rates range from around £95 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £109 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)
£71+
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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)
£80+
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The Seagate
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£97+
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West Beach - Holiday Apartments
0 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£83+
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Durrant House Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£88+
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Hiring a car in Bideford

Hiring a car in Bideford costs £44 per day, on average, or £87 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Exeter.

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.

Hiring a car in Bideford costs £44 per day, on average, or £87 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Exeter.

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.

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