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
£65
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bideford in January
Estimated hotel price
£65
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 64 km from Bideford. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from AccesRail, easyJet, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Bideford departs from Leeds and takes around 9h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Bideford. The train journey from Bideford to London takes 3h 40m and costs around £43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about £169 for a 9h 02m 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 Turo and Rentacar, 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 177 km and will cost you around £8. From London, the ticket costs about £21 for a journey of 418 km.

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 AccesRail, easyJet, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Bideford departs from Leeds and takes around 9h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Bideford. The train journey from Bideford to London takes 3h 40m and costs around £43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about £169 for a 9h 02m 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 Turo and Rentacar, 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 177 km and will cost you around £8. From London, the ticket costs about £21 for a journey of 418 km.

Airports near Bideford

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Bideford

KLM
Good (1,471 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,786 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,291 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,897 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,134 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,544 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,426 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (972 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,294 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,477 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,886 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (641 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,191 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (296 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (680 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,251 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,295 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (183 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (542 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bideford

Average rates range from around £102 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £145 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)
£180+
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The Hoops Inn & Country Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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The Royal Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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The Seagate
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£96+
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West Beach - Holiday Apartments
0 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£62+
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Durrant House Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£63+
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Hiring a car in Bideford

Hiring a car in Bideford costs £49 per day, on average, or £98 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, 22% more expensive than at Exeter.

Expect to pay £1.34 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 £16.00 and £21.33.

Hiring a car in Bideford costs £49 per day, on average, or £98 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, 22% more expensive than at Exeter.

Expect to pay £1.34 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 £16.00 and £21.33.