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.

Where to Eat in Bideford

If you’re looking for affordable options, El Toro Loco (Affinity Devon Outlet Shopping Cloverly Road) and The Hoops Inn & Country Hotel (Horns Cross Near Clovelly) are great picks.

When to visit Bideford

Bideford in March
Estimated hotel price
AED 315
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bideford in March
Estimated hotel price
AED 315
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bideford, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Bideford to London takes 2h 09m and costs around AED 353 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about AED 606 for a 4h 03m 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 DRIVALIA and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 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 AED 73. From Newquay, the ticket costs about AED 158 for a journey of 338 km.

Plane

Although Bideford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 64 km from Bideford.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bideford, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Bideford to London takes 2h 09m and costs around AED 353 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about AED 606 for a 4h 03m 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 DRIVALIA and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 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 AED 73. From Newquay, the ticket costs about AED 158 for a journey of 338 km.

Airports near Bideford

Airlines serving Bideford

KLM
Good (1,350 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,829 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,646 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,668 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,885 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,533 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,238 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (787 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (887 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,301 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,087 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,960 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,147 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,213 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (666 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (293 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (148 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bideford

Hiring a car in Bideford

Expect to pay AED 6.43 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 AED 77.13 and AED 102.84. The most frequently booked car type in Bideford is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 46% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 6.43 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 AED 77.13 and AED 102.84. The most frequently booked car type in Bideford is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 46% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.