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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Bradford-on-Avon to see all of its attractions.

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
$162
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bradford-on-Avon in December
Estimated hotel price
$162
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 Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 23h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bradford-on-Avon, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Bradford-on-Avon to Oxford takes 0h 54m and costs around $54 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $57 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 0.3 km from the city centre, 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 centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bradford-on-Avon is to pick up a car hire 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Bradford-on-Avon takes 217 km and will cost you around $6. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $15 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 Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 23h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bradford-on-Avon, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Bradford-on-Avon to Oxford takes 0h 54m and costs around $54 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $57 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 0.3 km from the city centre, 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 centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bradford-on-Avon is to pick up a car hire 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Bradford-on-Avon takes 217 km and will cost you around $6. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Bradford-on-Avon

Airlines serving Bradford-on-Avon

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,594 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,267 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,947 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (862 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (819 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,728 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bradford-on-Avon

Most booked hotels in Bradford-on-Avon

Timbrell's Yard
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$219+
Widbrook Grange
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$206+
Woolley Grange Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$193+
Best Western Leigh Park Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$155+
Swan Hotel
3 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
$412+

Hiring a car in Bradford-on-Avon

Expect to pay $2.85 per litre in Bradford-on-Avon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $34.20 and $45.59. Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bradford-on-Avon, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.85 per litre in Bradford-on-Avon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $34.20 and $45.59. Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bradford-on-Avon, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.