Burford travel guide

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You're Going to Love Burford

With a population of 1 184, Burford is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Burford to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Burford

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Maytime Inn (Asthall) and The Angel at Burford (14 Witney Street) are great picks.

When to visit Burford

Burford in November
Estimated hotel price
£99
1 night at 3-star hotel
Burford in November
Estimated hotel price
£99
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Burford

Plane

When flying to Burford, you’ll arrive at Brize Norton (BZZ), which is located 7 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Burford departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Burford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Burford to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around £33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £34 for a 1h 33m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Burford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 110 km from Burford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burford, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Burford takes 193 km and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £3 for a journey of 209 km.

Plane

When flying to Burford, you’ll arrive at Brize Norton (BZZ), which is located 7 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Burford departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Burford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Burford to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around £33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £34 for a 1h 33m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Burford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 110 km from Burford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burford, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Burford takes 193 km and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £3 for a journey of 209 km.

Airports near Burford

Airlines serving Burford

Lufthansa
Good (4,678 reviews)
KLM
Good (845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,622 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,257 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,109 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,434 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,983 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,996 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (812 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (934 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
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Where to stay in Burford

Average rates range from around £183 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £135 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Burford

Most booked hotels in Burford

The Bird In Hand Inn, Witney
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£128+
The Harcourt Arms
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£99+
The Swan Inn Swinbrook
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£94+
Priory Tearooms Burford with Rooms
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£76+
The Lamb Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£170+
The Bay Tree Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£139+

Hiring a car in Burford

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Burford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.85 and £23.79. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Burford, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Burford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.85 and £23.79. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Burford, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.