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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Bideford to see all of its attractions.
Activities & attractions in Bideford
Where to Eat in Bideford
If you’re looking for affordable options, El Toro Loco (Affinity Devon Outlet Shopping Cloverly Road) and The Hoops Inn & Country Hotel (Horns Cross Near Clovelly) 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 Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 46 miles from Bideford. 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 12m and costs around £85 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £102 for a 7h 51m 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 Europcar, 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 105 miles and will cost you around £12. From London, the ticket costs about £30 for a journey of 260 miles.
Airlines serving Bideford
Where to stay in Bideford
Average rates range from around £112 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
Hiring a car in Bideford
Hiring a car in Bideford costs £55 per day, on average.
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 £1.46 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 £17.52 and £23.36. Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bideford, while also 37% cheaper than other types, on average.