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 Kings Arms, Monkton Farleigh (42 Monkton Farleigh) are great picks.

When to visit Bradford-on-Avon

Bradford-on-Avon in December
Estimated hotel price
$108
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bradford-on-Avon in December
Estimated hotel price
$108
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 33 km from Bradford-on-Avon. The shortest flight to Bradford-on-Avon from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 12h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bradford-on-Avon, followed by Train. The train journey from Bradford-on-Avon to Coventry takes 1h 34m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $31 for a 1h 34m trip. Located 0.3 km from the city center, Bradford-on-Avon is the busiest station in Bradford-on-Avon. Another popular train station is Bradford-on-Avon Avoncliff, located 2.3 km from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Bradford-on-Avon is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 148 km 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 Bristol, the bus ride to Bradford-on-Avon takes 217 km and will cost you around $4. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 225 km.

Plane

Although Bradford-on-Avon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 33 km from Bradford-on-Avon. The shortest flight to Bradford-on-Avon from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 12h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bradford-on-Avon, followed by Train. The train journey from Bradford-on-Avon to Coventry takes 1h 34m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $31 for a 1h 34m trip. Located 0.3 km from the city center, Bradford-on-Avon is the busiest station in Bradford-on-Avon. Another popular train station is Bradford-on-Avon Avoncliff, located 2.3 km from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Bradford-on-Avon is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 148 km 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 Bristol, the bus ride to Bradford-on-Avon takes 217 km and will cost you around $4. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Bradford-on-Avon

Airlines serving Bradford-on-Avon

Lufthansa
Good (4,614 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,451 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,282 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,729 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bradford-on-Avon

Most booked hotels in Bradford-on-Avon

Widbrook Barns
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, 733 reviews)
$114+
Timbrell's Yard
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 380 reviews)
$143+
Widbrook Grange
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 485 reviews)
$144+
Woolley Grange Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 107 reviews)
$133+
Lion and Fiddle
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 168 reviews)
$87+
The Tollgate Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 522 reviews)
$103+

Renting a car in Bradford-on-Avon

Expect to pay $7.00 per gallon in Bradford-on-Avon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.04 and $112.05. The most frequently booked car type in Bradford-on-Avon is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $7.00 per gallon in Bradford-on-Avon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.04 and $112.05. The most frequently booked car type in Bradford-on-Avon is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.