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 6h 40m.

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 Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about $30 for a 1h 38m 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Cambridge, the bus ride to Bradford-on-Avon takes 115 miles and will cost you around $13. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $4 for a journey of 135 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 6h 40m.

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 Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about $30 for a 1h 38m 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Cambridge, the bus ride to Bradford-on-Avon takes 115 miles and will cost you around $13. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $4 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near Bradford-on-Avon

Airlines serving Bradford-on-Avon

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,586 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,269 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,599 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,957 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,935 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (224 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,170 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,725 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, 750 reviews)
$122+
Timbrell's Yard
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 392 reviews)
$145+
Widbrook Grange
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 481 reviews)
$140+
Woolley Grange Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 112 reviews)
$128+
Lion and Fiddle
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 176 reviews)
$88+
The Tollgate Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 532 reviews)
$104+

Renting a car in Bradford-on-Avon

Expect to pay $7.15 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 $85.85 and $114.47. 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 rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $7.15 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 $85.85 and $114.47. 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 rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.