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.

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
$137
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bideford in November
Estimated hotel price
$137
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Bideford

Plane

Although Bideford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 46 miles from Bideford.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bideford, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Bideford to London takes 2h 10m and costs around $158 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $151 for a 4h 35m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and GREEN MOTION , 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 105 miles and will cost you around $42. From Newquay, the ticket costs about $44 for a journey of 155 miles.

Plane

Although Bideford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 46 miles from Bideford.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bideford, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Bideford to London takes 2h 10m and costs around $158 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $151 for a 4h 35m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and GREEN MOTION , 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 105 miles and will cost you around $42. From Newquay, the ticket costs about $44 for a journey of 155 miles.

Airports near Bideford

BRSBristol
NQYCornwall Newquay
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Bideford

KLM
Good (1,344 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,890 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,947 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,595 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,451 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,571 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,206 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (974 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,068 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (775 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,090 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,804 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (276 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (622 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,069 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,162 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (262 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (644 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (161 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bideford

Hiring a car in Bideford

Expect to pay $3.05 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 $36.50 and $48.67. 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, 42% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.05 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 $36.50 and $48.67. 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, 42% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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