Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Bradford-on-Avon travel guide

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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.

Where to Eat in Bradford-on-Avon

If you’re looking for affordable options, Timbrell's Yard (49 St Margarets Street) and The Three Gables (St Margaret Street) are great picks.

When to visit Bradford-on-Avon

Bradford-on-Avon in May
Estimated hotel price
£96
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bradford-on-Avon in May
Estimated hotel price
£96
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 easyJet, British Airways, Loganair 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 Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about £36 for a 1h 50m 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 GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bradford-on-Avon, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Bradford-on-Avon takes 135 miles and will cost you around £7. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 140 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 easyJet, British Airways, Loganair 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 Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about £36 for a 1h 50m 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 GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bradford-on-Avon, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Bradford-on-Avon takes 135 miles and will cost you around £7. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Bradford-on-Avon

BRSBristol
LHRLondon Heathrow
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Bradford-on-Avon

Lufthansa
Good (7,136 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,358 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,008 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,946 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,623 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,848 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,776 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,463 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,786 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (802 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,264 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,584 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,531 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,387 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (355 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,077 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,203 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,290 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,885 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,211 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bradford-on-Avon

Most booked hotels in Bradford-on-Avon

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Timbrell's Yard
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£113+
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Beeches Farmhouse Country Cottages & Rooms
0 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£74+
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Woolley Grange Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£147+
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Widbrook Grange
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£116+
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The Tollgate Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£92+
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Lion and Fiddle
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£68+
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Hiring a car in Bradford-on-Avon

Expect to pay £1.32 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 £15.81 and £21.07. Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bradford-on-Avon, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.32 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 £15.81 and £21.07. Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bradford-on-Avon, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.

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