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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Bradford-on-Avon travel guide

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You're Going to Love Bradford-on-Avon

With a population of 9,274, Bradford-on-Avon is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Bradford-on-Avon to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Bradford-on-Avon

Bradford-on-Avon in February
Estimated hotel price
£85
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bradford-on-Avon in February
Estimated hotel price
£85
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Bradford-on-Avon

Plane

Although Bradford-on-Avon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 20 miles from Bradford-on-Avon. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Qatar Airways, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Bradford-on-Avon departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bradford-on-Avon, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Bradford-on-Avon to Northampton takes 1h 02m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about £34 for a 2h 00m trip. Located 0.2 miles from the city centre, Bradford-on-Avon is the busiest station in Bradford-on-Avon. Another popular train station is Bradford-on-Avon Avoncliff, located 1.4 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bradford-on-Avon is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 92 miles from Bradford-on-Avon. You’ll find branches of Turo and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bradford-on-Avon using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Bradford-on-Avon takes 130 miles and will cost you around £4. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 150 miles.

Plane

Although Bradford-on-Avon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 20 miles from Bradford-on-Avon. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Qatar Airways, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Bradford-on-Avon departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bradford-on-Avon, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Bradford-on-Avon to Northampton takes 1h 02m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about £34 for a 2h 00m trip. Located 0.2 miles from the city centre, Bradford-on-Avon is the busiest station in Bradford-on-Avon. Another popular train station is Bradford-on-Avon Avoncliff, located 1.4 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bradford-on-Avon is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 92 miles from Bradford-on-Avon. You’ll find branches of Turo and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bradford-on-Avon using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Bradford-on-Avon takes 130 miles and will cost you around £4. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 150 miles.

Airports near Bradford-on-Avon

BRSBristol
LHRLondon Heathrow
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Bradford-on-Avon

KLM
Good (1,499 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,921 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,884 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,405 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,304 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,921 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,179 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,569 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,581 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (904 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,749 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,923 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,386 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (400 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,203 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,275 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bradford-on-Avon

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Timbrell's Yard
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£132+
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The Tollgate Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£87+
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Widbrook Grange
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£112+
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The Moonraker Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£72+
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Leigh Park Country House Hotel & Vineyard, BWSC
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£65+
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The Old Ham Tree
2 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£62+
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Hiring a car in Bradford-on-Avon

Hiring a car in Bradford-on-Avon costs £30 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Bradford-on-Avon.

Expect to pay £1.48 per litre in Bradford-on-Avon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.67 and £23.56.

Hiring a car in Bradford-on-Avon costs £30 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Bradford-on-Avon.

Expect to pay £1.48 per litre in Bradford-on-Avon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.67 and £23.56.

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