Newmarket travel guide

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You're Going to Love Newmarket

With a population of 17.324, Newmarket is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Newmarket deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Newmarket

If you’re looking for affordable options, Rose & Mango (4 the avenue) and TwentyOne @ The Greyhound (Meeting Green) are great picks.

When to visit Newmarket

Newmarket in April
Estimated hotel price
$148
1 night at 3-star hotel
Newmarket in April
Estimated hotel price
$148
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Newmarket

Plane

When flying to Newmarket, you’ll arrive at Cambridge (CBG), which is located 16 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Newmarket from Australia departs from Brisbane and takes around 27h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Newmarket, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Newmarket to Southampton takes 1h 22m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $62 for a 1h 34m trip. Located 7 km from the city centre, Newmarket Kennett is the busiest station in Newmarket. Another popular train station is Newmarket, located 0.8 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Newmarket is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 90 km from Newmarket. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Newmarket, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Newmarket takes 209 km and will cost you around $6. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $11 for a journey of 217 km.

Plane

When flying to Newmarket, you’ll arrive at Cambridge (CBG), which is located 16 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Newmarket from Australia departs from Brisbane and takes around 27h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Newmarket, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Newmarket to Southampton takes 1h 22m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $62 for a 1h 34m trip. Located 7 km from the city centre, Newmarket Kennett is the busiest station in Newmarket. Another popular train station is Newmarket, located 0.8 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Newmarket is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 90 km from Newmarket. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Newmarket, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Newmarket takes 209 km and will cost you around $6. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $11 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Newmarket

Airlines serving Newmarket

Lufthansa
Good (4,669 reviews)
KLM
Good (856 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,511 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,612 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,307 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,572 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (479 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,943 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,132 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,472 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,822 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (873 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (829 reviews)
LOT
Good (684 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (920 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Newmarket

Average rates range from around $194 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $192 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Newmarket

Most booked hotels in Newmarket

Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$265+
ibis Cambridge Central Station
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$164+
Best Western Heath Court Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$144+
Holiday Inn Express Cambridge
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$128+
Travelodge Cambridge Newmarket Road
2 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$96+
Ramada Cambridge
3 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
$84+

Hiring a car in Newmarket

Expect to pay $2.82 per litre in Newmarket (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $33.78 and $45.04. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Newmarket, while also 35% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.82 per litre in Newmarket (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $33.78 and $45.04. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Newmarket, while also 35% cheaper than other types, on average.