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, El Toro Loco (Affinity Devon Outlet Shopping Cloverly Road) and The Beaver Inn (Appledore) are great picks.

When to visit Bideford

Bideford in March
Estimated hotel price
$145
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bideford in March
Estimated hotel price
$145
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Bideford

Plane

Although Bideford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 40 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 1h 59m and costs around $197 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about $241 for a 6h 04m 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 GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bideford, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Bideford takes 105 miles and will cost you around $56. From London, the ticket costs about $57 for a journey of 215 miles.

Plane

Although Bideford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 40 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 1h 59m and costs around $197 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about $241 for a 6h 04m 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 GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bideford, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Bideford takes 105 miles and will cost you around $56. From London, the ticket costs about $57 for a journey of 215 miles.

Airports near Bideford

Airlines serving Bideford

KLM
Good (850 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,466 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,484 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (709 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (778 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,447 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,453 reviews)
GOL
Good (685 reviews)
Vueling
Good (813 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (514 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (491 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (152 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (97 reviews)
Corendon Airlines
Okay (13 reviews)
SunExpress
Good (104 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bideford

Hiring a car in Bideford

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.66 and $50.22. The most frequently booked car type in Bideford is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.66 and $50.22. The most frequently booked car type in Bideford is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.