Fakenham travel guide

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You're Going to Love Fakenham

With a population of 7,902, Fakenham is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Fakenham to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Fakenham

If you’re looking for affordable options, Creake Abbey Cafe (Creake Abbey) and The Crown Fakenham (Market Place) are great picks.

When to visit Fakenham

Fakenham in July
Estimated hotel price
£57
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fakenham in July
Estimated hotel price
£57
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Fakenham

Plane

Although Fakenham doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Norwich Airport (NWI), which is located 21 miles from Fakenham. The shortest domestic flight to Fakenham departs from Aberdeen and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Fakenham, followed by Train. The train journey from Fakenham to Manchester takes 5h 13m and costs around £60 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about £61 for a 5h 21m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Fakenham is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 101 miles from Fakenham. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Fakenham using National Express or Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Fakenham takes 150 miles and will cost you around £16. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £31 for a journey of 230 miles.

Plane

Although Fakenham doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Norwich Airport (NWI), which is located 21 miles from Fakenham. The shortest domestic flight to Fakenham departs from Aberdeen and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Fakenham, followed by Train. The train journey from Fakenham to Manchester takes 5h 13m and costs around £60 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about £61 for a 5h 21m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Fakenham is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 101 miles from Fakenham. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Fakenham using National Express or Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Fakenham takes 150 miles and will cost you around £16. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £31 for a journey of 230 miles.

Airports near Fakenham

Airlines serving Fakenham

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 Fakenham

Average rates range from around £128 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £136 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Fakenham

Most booked hotels in Fakenham

Holly Lodge Boutique B&B
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£136+
The White House
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£157+
The Three Horseshoes
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£157+
The Ostrich Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£143+
Sculthorpe Mill
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£115+
The Romany Rye Wetherspoon
1 star
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£72+

Hiring a car in Fakenham

Hiring a car in Fakenham costs £38 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 9% more expensive than at Norwich Arpt.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Fakenham (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 Fakenham is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Fakenham costs £38 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 9% more expensive than at Norwich Arpt.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Fakenham (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 Fakenham is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.