Bradford-on-Avon travel guide

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With a population of 9,274, Bradford-on-Avon is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Bradford-on-Avon deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Bradford-on-Avon

If you’re looking for affordable options, Timbrell's Yard (49 St Margarets Street) and The Three Gables (St Margaret Street) are great picks.

When to visit Bradford-on-Avon

Bradford-on-Avon in December
Estimated hotel price
€99
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bradford-on-Avon in December
Estimated hotel price
€99
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Bradford-on-Avon

Plane

Although Bradford-on-Avon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 20 miles from Bradford-on-Avon. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from Ireland. The shortest flight to Bradford-on-Avon from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bradford-on-Avon, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Bradford-on-Avon to London takes 1h 08m and costs around €72 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about €63 for a 3h 28m trip. Located 0.2 miles from the city centre, Bradford-on-Avon is the busiest station in Bradford-on-Avon. Another popular train station is Bradford-on-Avon Avoncliff, located 1.4 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bradford-on-Avon is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 92 miles from Bradford-on-Avon. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bradford-on-Avon, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Bradford-on-Avon takes 140 miles and will cost you around €10. From Manchester, the ticket costs about €10 for a journey of 210 miles.

Plane

Although Bradford-on-Avon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 20 miles from Bradford-on-Avon. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from Ireland. The shortest flight to Bradford-on-Avon from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bradford-on-Avon, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Bradford-on-Avon to London takes 1h 08m and costs around €72 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about €63 for a 3h 28m trip. Located 0.2 miles from the city centre, Bradford-on-Avon is the busiest station in Bradford-on-Avon. Another popular train station is Bradford-on-Avon Avoncliff, located 1.4 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bradford-on-Avon is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 92 miles from Bradford-on-Avon. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bradford-on-Avon, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Bradford-on-Avon takes 140 miles and will cost you around €10. From Manchester, the ticket costs about €10 for a journey of 210 miles.

Airports near Bradford-on-Avon

Airlines serving Bradford-on-Avon

Lufthansa
Good (7,356 reviews)
KLM
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SWISS
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British Airways
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Turkish Airlines
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Delta
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Austrian Airlines
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Iberia
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Air France
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Emirates
Excellent (3,754 reviews)
United Airlines
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Qatar Airways
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Brussels Airlines
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Air Canada
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LOT
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Finnair
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Scandinavian Airlines
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Singapore Airlines
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Etihad Airways
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bradford-on-Avon

Hiring a car in Bradford-on-Avon

Expect to pay €1.74 per litre in Bradford-on-Avon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €20.80 and €27.73. The most frequently booked car type in Bradford-on-Avon is Intermediate (Vauxhall Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.74 per litre in Bradford-on-Avon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €20.80 and €27.73. The most frequently booked car type in Bradford-on-Avon is Intermediate (Vauxhall Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.