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
$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 20 miles from Bradford-on-Avon. The shortest flight to Bradford-on-Avon from the United States departs from New York and takes around 1h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bradford-on-Avon, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Bradford-on-Avon to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $29 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 0.2 miles 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 1.4 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Bradford-on-Avon is to pick up a car rental 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 Birmingham, the bus ride to Bradford-on-Avon takes 130 miles and will cost you around $8. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 140 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. The shortest flight to Bradford-on-Avon from the United States departs from New York and takes around 1h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bradford-on-Avon, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Bradford-on-Avon to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $29 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 0.2 miles 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 1.4 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Bradford-on-Avon is to pick up a car rental 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 Birmingham, the bus ride to Bradford-on-Avon takes 130 miles and will cost you around $8. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Bradford-on-Avon

Airlines serving Bradford-on-Avon

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 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, 740 reviews)
$116+
Timbrell's Yard
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 387 reviews)
$144+
Widbrook Grange
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 486 reviews)
$119+
Woolley Grange Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 110 reviews)
$139+
Lion and Fiddle
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 173 reviews)
$87+
The Tollgate Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 530 reviews)
$104+

Renting a car in Bradford-on-Avon

Expect to pay $7.08 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 $84.94 and $113.26. 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 Compact rental cars (Kia Stonic or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $7.08 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 $84.94 and $113.26. 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 Compact rental cars (Kia Stonic or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.