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. We recommend you stay at least 2 days in order to fully appreciate everything Bideford has to offer.
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 Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 46 miles from Bideford. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Ryanair, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from Ireland. The shortest flight to Bideford from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h 25m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bideford, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Bideford to London takes 2h 04m and costs around €40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Swansea, expect to pay about €43 for a 3h 14m 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 €11. From London, the ticket costs about €31 for a journey of 195 miles.
Airlines serving Bideford
Where to stay in popular areas of Bideford
Most booked hotels in Bideford
Hiring a car in Bideford
Expect to pay €1.74 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 €20.84 and €27.78. The most frequently booked car type in Bideford is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.