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 Beaver Inn (Appledore) are great picks.

When to visit Bideford

Bideford in March
Estimated hotel price
S$ 116
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bideford in March
Estimated hotel price
S$ 116
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 Cardiff takes 2h 24m and costs around S$ 100 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about S$ 69 for a 2h 33m 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 153 km and will cost you around S$ 38. From Newquay, the ticket costs about S$ 22 for a journey of 201 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 Cardiff takes 2h 24m and costs around S$ 100 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about S$ 69 for a 2h 33m 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 153 km and will cost you around S$ 38. From Newquay, the ticket costs about S$ 22 for a journey of 201 km.

Airports near Bideford

Airlines serving Bideford

KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (715 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (783 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,446 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,452 reviews)
GOL
Good (686 reviews)
Vueling
Good (811 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (510 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (496 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (154 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (96 reviews)
SunExpress
Good (106 reviews)
Corendon Airlines
Okay (12 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bideford

Most booked hotels in Bideford

The Hoops Inn & Country Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 167+
Hartland Quay Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 255+
The Seagate
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
S$ 153+
The Royal Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 156+
Durrant House Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
S$ 184+
The West Country Inn
3 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
S$ 134+

Hiring a car in Bideford

Expect to pay S$ 2.53 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 S$ 30.26 and S$ 40.35. 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.

Expect to pay S$ 2.53 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 S$ 30.26 and S$ 40.35. 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.