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. Bideford deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Bideford
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
How to Get to Bideford
Plane
Although Bideford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 64 km from Bideford. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Loganair, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Bideford departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 30m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bideford, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Bideford to Bristol takes 1h 30m and costs around £15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £54 for a 3h 05m 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 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 169 km and will cost you around £5. From Newquay, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 201 km.
Airlines serving Bideford
Where to stay in Bideford
Average rates range from around £115 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £115 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Bideford
Most booked hotels in Bideford
Hiring a car in Bideford
Hiring a car in Bideford costs £128 per day, on average, or £255 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 59% more expensive than at Exeter.
Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Bideford is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is, on average, 20% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.