Aldeburgh travel guide

Aldeburgh Tourism | Aldeburgh Guide

You're Going to Love Aldeburgh

With a population of 2,341, Aldeburgh is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Aldeburgh to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Aldeburgh

If you’re looking for affordable options, Seafood & Grill (The Parade) and The White Lion (Market Cross Place) are great picks.

When to visit Aldeburgh

Aldeburgh in October
Estimated hotel price
£97
1 night at 3-star hotel
Aldeburgh in October
Estimated hotel price
£97
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Aldeburgh

Plane

Although Aldeburgh doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Norwich Airport (NWI), which is located 39 miles from Aldeburgh. The shortest domestic flight to Aldeburgh departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Aldeburgh, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Aldeburgh to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about £31 for a 1h 06m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Aldeburgh is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 86 miles from Aldeburgh. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Aldeburgh, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Aldeburgh takes 95 miles and will cost you around £6. From Cambridge, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 125 miles.

Plane

Although Aldeburgh doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Norwich Airport (NWI), which is located 39 miles from Aldeburgh. The shortest domestic flight to Aldeburgh departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Aldeburgh, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Aldeburgh to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about £31 for a 1h 06m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Aldeburgh is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 86 miles from Aldeburgh. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Aldeburgh, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Aldeburgh takes 95 miles and will cost you around £6. From Cambridge, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 125 miles.

Airports near Aldeburgh

Airlines serving Aldeburgh

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,592 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,261 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,965 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,962 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in Aldeburgh

Average rates range from around £156 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £175 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Aldeburgh

Most booked hotels in Aldeburgh

Tirah Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
£137+
The Dolphin Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£144+
The Cross Keys, Aldeburgh
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£133+
Wentworth Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£275+
The White Lion Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£140+
Thorpeness Golf Club and Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£117+

Hiring a car in Aldeburgh

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Aldeburgh (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.80 and £23.73. The most frequently booked car type in Aldeburgh is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 90% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Aldeburgh (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.80 and £23.73. The most frequently booked car type in Aldeburgh is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 90% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.