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

Faringdon travel guide

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You're Going to Love Faringdon

With a population of 6,325, Faringdon is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Faringdon to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Faringdon

If you’re looking for affordable options, Mollie's Motel & Diner (Mollie's Motel and Diner Shivenham Road) and The Snooty Mehmaan (The A420) are great picks.

When to visit Faringdon

Faringdon in February
Estimated hotel price
£57
1 night at 3-star hotel
Faringdon in February
Estimated hotel price
£57
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Faringdon

Plane

When flying to Faringdon, you’ll arrive at Brize Norton (BZZ), which is located 6 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Faringdon departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Faringdon, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Faringdon to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Faringdon is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 64 miles from Faringdon. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Faringdon, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Faringdon takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

Plane

When flying to Faringdon, you’ll arrive at Brize Norton (BZZ), which is located 6 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Faringdon departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Faringdon, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Faringdon to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Faringdon is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 64 miles from Faringdon. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Faringdon, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Faringdon takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near Faringdon

BRSBristol
BHXBirmingham
LHRLondon Heathrow

Airlines serving Faringdon

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Faringdon

Average rates range from around £87 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £1,521 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Faringdon

Most booked hotels in Faringdon

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The Bird In Hand Inn, Witney
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£119+
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The Trout at Tadpole Bridge
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£111+
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Mollie's Motel & Diner Oxfordshire
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£75+
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The Eagle Tavern
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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Prince of Burford
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£145+
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The Bay Tree Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£142+
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Hiring a car in Faringdon

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Faringdon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Faringdon is Compact (Vauxhall Astra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 34% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Faringdon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Faringdon is Compact (Vauxhall Astra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 34% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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