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 5 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Burford departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Burford, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Burford to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around £30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about £24 for a 1h 38m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Burford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 68 miles 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Cambridge, the bus ride to Burford takes 115 miles and will cost you around £10. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £3 for a journey of 135 miles.

Plane

When flying to Burford, you’ll arrive at Brize Norton (BZZ), which is located 5 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Burford departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Burford, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Burford to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around £30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about £24 for a 1h 38m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Burford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 68 miles 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Cambridge, the bus ride to Burford takes 115 miles and will cost you around £10. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £3 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near Burford

Airlines serving Burford

Lufthansa
Good (4,696 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,591 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,593 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,268 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,963 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,943 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,172 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (819 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,725 reviews)
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Where to stay in Burford

Average rates range from around £178 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £123 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)
£138+
The Harcourt Arms
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£100+
The Swan Inn Swinbrook
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£114+
Priory Tearooms Burford with Rooms
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£76+
The Lamb Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£169+
The Bay Tree Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£158+

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 £17.81 and £23.75. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Burford, while also 48% 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 £17.81 and £23.75. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Burford, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.