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 November
Estimated hotel price
£61
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bideford in November
Estimated hotel price
£61
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 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 33m and costs around £69 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about £243 for a 6h 34m 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

You can travel by bus to Bideford using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Bideford takes 260 miles and will cost you around £19. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £32 for a journey of 280 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 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 33m and costs around £69 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about £243 for a 6h 34m 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

You can travel by bus to Bideford using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Bideford takes 260 miles and will cost you around £19. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £32 for a journey of 280 miles.

Airports near Bideford

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Bideford

KLM
Good (1,338 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,872 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,946 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,590 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,716 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,449 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,567 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,205 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (971 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,059 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (771 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,082 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,800 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (621 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,070 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,160 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (262 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (643 reviews)
Hahn Air Systems
Okay (6 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (161 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bideford

Average rates range from around £130 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £150 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 (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£95+
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The Royal George
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£109+
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The Royal Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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The Seagate
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£82+
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West Beach - Holiday Apartments
0 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£157+
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Durrant House Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
£99+
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Hiring a car in Bideford

Hiring a car in Bideford costs £38 per day, on average, or £76 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 31% cheaper than airport locations in Bideford.

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.11 and £21.48. The most frequently booked car type in Bideford is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 46% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Bideford costs £38 per day, on average, or £76 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 31% cheaper than airport locations in Bideford.

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.11 and £21.48. The most frequently booked car type in Bideford is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 46% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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