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
£99
1 night at 3-star hotel
Aldeburgh in October
Estimated hotel price
£99
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 63 km from Aldeburgh. The shortest domestic flight to Aldeburgh departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Aldeburgh, followed by Train. The train journey from Aldeburgh to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around £27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about £26 for a 2h 02m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Aldeburgh is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 139 km 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 Bristol, the bus ride to Aldeburgh takes 217 km and will cost you around £2. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 233 km.

Plane

Although Aldeburgh doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Norwich Airport (NWI), which is located 63 km from Aldeburgh. The shortest domestic flight to Aldeburgh departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Aldeburgh, followed by Train. The train journey from Aldeburgh to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around £27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about £26 for a 2h 02m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Aldeburgh is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 139 km 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 Bristol, the bus ride to Aldeburgh takes 217 km and will cost you around £2. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 233 km.

Airports near Aldeburgh

Airlines serving Aldeburgh

Lufthansa
Good (4,574 reviews)
KLM
Good (851 reviews)
SWISS
Good (920 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,402 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,593 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,276 reviews)
Air France
Good (970 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,543 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (482 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,925 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,119 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,664 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (222 reviews)
Finnair
Good (886 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,152 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,459 reviews)
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Where to stay in Aldeburgh

Average rates range from around £143 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £158 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)
£119+
The Dolphin Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£173+
The Cross Keys, Aldeburgh
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£131+
Wentworth Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£208+
White Lion Hotel - Aldeburgh
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£125+
Thorpeness Golf Club and Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£103+

Hiring a car in Aldeburgh

Expect to pay £1.50 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 £17.93 and £23.91. 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 (Citroen C1 or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.50 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 £17.93 and £23.91. 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 (Citroen C1 or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.