Seaport · United Kingdom
Port of Bideford
Bideford (United Kingdom) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 35150). It lies on the Bristol Channel.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- United Kingdom
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- GBBID
- World Port Index no.
- 35150
- Coordinates
- 51.03°N, 4.20°W
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Bristol Channel; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- England SW Coast
- Repairs
- Limited
- Dry dock
- Small
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 1.8 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 12.5 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 4.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 3.4 m |
| Tidal range | 5.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: sanitation
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Local assistance
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Radio
- Airport
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 5,670 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,680 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,170 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Bideford, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 142 (Enroute) - Ireland and the West Coast of England.
Frequently asked questions about Bideford
Where is Port of Bideford?
Bideford (United Kingdom) lies on the Bristol Channel, at about 51.03°N, 4.20°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Bideford?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE GBBID for Bideford. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Bideford from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,670 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,170 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Southampton, Liverpool, London Gateway.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Bideford?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Bideford through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.