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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Newmarket to see all of its attractions.

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
£75
1 night at 3-star hotel
Newmarket in April
Estimated hotel price
£75
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 domestic flight to Newmarket departs from Newquay and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Newmarket, followed by Train. The train journey from Newmarket to Oxford takes 1h 05m and costs around £21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £34 for a 1h 33m 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, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Newmarket takes 217 km and will cost you around £9. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 225 km.

Plane

When flying to Newmarket, you’ll arrive at Cambridge (CBG), which is located 16 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Newmarket departs from Newquay and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Newmarket, followed by Train. The train journey from Newmarket to Oxford takes 1h 05m and costs around £21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £34 for a 1h 33m 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, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Newmarket takes 217 km and will cost you around £9. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Newmarket

Airlines serving Newmarket

Lufthansa
Good (4,667 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,605 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,564 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (474 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,935 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,813 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (830 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 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 £104 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £107 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Newmarket

Most booked hotels in Newmarket

The Jockey Club Rooms
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£114+
Novotel Cambridge North
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£89+
Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£127+
Hyatt Centric Cambridge
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£88+
ibis Cambridge Central Station
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£86+
Best Western Heath Court Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£76+

Hiring a car in Newmarket

Hiring a car in Newmarket costs £29 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.87 and £23.83. Compact (MG ZS or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Newmarket, while also 76% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Newmarket costs £29 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.87 and £23.83. Compact (MG ZS or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Newmarket, while also 76% cheaper than other types, on average.