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 December
Estimated hotel price
$172
1 night at 3-star hotel
Newmarket in December
Estimated hotel price
$172
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 10 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Newmarket from Australia departs from Brisbane and takes around 26h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Newmarket, followed by Train. The train journey from Newmarket to Norwich takes 1h 52m and costs around $42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $36 for a 1h 55m trip. Located 4 miles from the city centre, Newmarket Kennett is the busiest station in Newmarket. Another popular train station is Newmarket, located 0.5 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Newmarket is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 56 miles 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, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Newmarket takes 130 miles and will cost you around $6. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $11 for a journey of 135 miles.

Plane

When flying to Newmarket, you’ll arrive at Cambridge (CBG), which is located 10 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Newmarket from Australia departs from Brisbane and takes around 26h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Newmarket, followed by Train. The train journey from Newmarket to Norwich takes 1h 52m and costs around $42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $36 for a 1h 55m trip. Located 4 miles from the city centre, Newmarket Kennett is the busiest station in Newmarket. Another popular train station is Newmarket, located 0.5 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Newmarket is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 56 miles 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, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Newmarket takes 130 miles and will cost you around $6. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $11 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near Newmarket

Airlines serving Newmarket

Lufthansa
Good (4,662 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,485 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,302 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,939 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,784 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (880 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Newmarket

Average rates range from around $179 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $202 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)
$241+
ibis Cambridge Central Station
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$165+
Best Western Heath Court Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$144+
Holiday Inn Express Cambridge
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$126+
Travelodge Cambridge Newmarket Road
2 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$94+
Ramada Cambridge
3 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
$87+

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 $33.77 and $45.02. 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 $33.77 and $45.02. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Newmarket, while also 35% cheaper than other types, on average.