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
$136
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bideford in November
Estimated hotel price
$136
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 74 km 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 21m and costs around $149 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about $263 for a 7h 56m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bideford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 289 km from Bideford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bideford using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Bideford takes 177 km and will cost you around $32. From London, the ticket costs about $56 for a journey of 418 km.

Plane

Although Bideford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 74 km 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 21m and costs around $149 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about $263 for a 7h 56m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bideford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 289 km from Bideford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bideford using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Bideford takes 177 km and will cost you around $32. From London, the ticket costs about $56 for a journey of 418 km.

Airports near Bideford

BRSBristol
NQYCornwall Newquay
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Bideford

KLM
Good (1,374 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,150 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,661 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,959 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,842 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,465 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,605 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,223 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,149 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,004 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (790 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,169 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,819 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (629 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (279 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,088 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,172 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (655 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (271 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (162 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bideford

Hiring a car in Bideford

Expect to pay $3.06 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 $36.66 and $48.88. The most frequently booked car type in Bideford is Full-size (Ford Galaxy or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 31% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.06 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 $36.66 and $48.88. The most frequently booked car type in Bideford is Full-size (Ford Galaxy or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 31% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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