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
£58
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fakenham in July
Estimated hotel price
£58
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Fakenham

Plane

Although Fakenham doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Stansted Airport (STN), which is located 70 miles from Fakenham. The shortest domestic flight to Fakenham departs from Southampton and takes around 5h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Fakenham, followed by Train. The train journey from Fakenham to Edinburgh takes 11h 55m and costs around £135 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about £288 for a 14h 24m 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 135 miles and will cost you around £66. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £43 for a journey of 230 miles.

Plane

Although Fakenham doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Stansted Airport (STN), which is located 70 miles from Fakenham. The shortest domestic flight to Fakenham departs from Southampton and takes around 5h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Fakenham, followed by Train. The train journey from Fakenham to Edinburgh takes 11h 55m and costs around £135 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about £288 for a 14h 24m 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 135 miles and will cost you around £66. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £43 for a journey of 230 miles.

Airports near Fakenham

Airlines serving Fakenham

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 Fakenham

Average rates range from around £120 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 (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£139+
The Three Horseshoes Warham
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£147+
Sculthorpe Mill
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£114+
The Globe Inn Wells
3 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
£137+
Anchorage Wells
3 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
£138+

Hiring a car in Fakenham

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 £17.79 and £23.72. The most frequently booked car type in Fakenham is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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 £17.79 and £23.72. The most frequently booked car type in Fakenham is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.