Introduction
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 November
Estimated hotel price
£60
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bideford in November
Estimated hotel price
£60
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, Aer Lingus 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 Birmingham takes 2h 26m and costs around £38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £42 for a 3h 40m 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 Turo, 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 £22. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £18 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, Aer Lingus 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 Birmingham takes 2h 26m and costs around £38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £42 for a 3h 40m 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 Turo, 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 £22. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £18 for a journey of 255 miles.

Airports near Bideford

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Bideford

KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,361 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,954 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,732 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,469 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (861 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,154 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,036 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,270 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,820 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (638 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,105 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,185 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (664 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (280 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (169 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (484 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 £95 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)
£78+
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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)
£81+
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West Beach - Holiday Apartments
0 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£82+
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Durrant House Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
£95+
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Hiring a car in Bideford

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 £16.02 and £21.36.

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 £16.02 and £21.36.

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