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 March
Estimated hotel price
$146
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bideford in March
Estimated hotel price
$146
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 3h 30m and costs around $2,246 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about $565 for a 6h 26m 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 DRIVALIA and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bideford, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Bideford takes 260 miles and will cost you around $95. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $58 for a journey of 275 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 3h 30m and costs around $2,246 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about $565 for a 6h 26m 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 DRIVALIA and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bideford, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Bideford takes 260 miles and will cost you around $95. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $58 for a journey of 275 miles.

Airports near Bideford

Airlines serving Bideford

KLM
Good (1,344 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,832 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,682 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,622 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,660 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,811 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,519 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,223 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (788 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (902 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,239 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,083 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,920 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,116 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (296 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (284 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,193 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (666 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (151 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bideford

Hiring a car in Bideford

Expect to pay $2.97 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 $35.57 and $47.42. The most frequently booked car type in Bideford is Standard (Ford S-MAX 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, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.97 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 $35.57 and $47.42. The most frequently booked car type in Bideford is Standard (Ford S-MAX 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, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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