# Bideford (GB BID)

**UN/LOCODE:** GB BID  
**Country:** United Kingdom  
**Water Body:** Bristol Channel; North Atlantic Ocean  
**Harbor Size:** Small  
**Harbor Type:** River (Natural)  
**GPS:** 51.0333, -4.2000

Bideford is a minor port with limited freight relevance: the North Devon river harbour on the Bristol Channel has a very shallow channel of about 1.8 m and only occasional cargo calls. Imports centre on road salt from Ireland, with occasional timber, animal feed and aggregates; there is no container or liner service. Torridge District Council and partners are exploring a revival of small short-sea routes—for cargo such as clay, aggregates, scrap metal, road salt and timber—to cut road haulage. For regular freight, Bristol/Royal Portbury and Barry are the nearest capable ports.

## Transit Times & Routes

- [London → Shanghai](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/transit-time/london-shanghai)
- [London → Shenzhen](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/transit-time/london-shenzhen)
- [London → Guangzhou](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/transit-time/london-guangzhou)
- [London → Hong Kong](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/transit-time/london-hong-kong)
- [London → Tokyo](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/transit-time/london-tokyo)
- [London → Busan](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/transit-time/london-busan)

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