Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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.

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Where to Eat in Fakenham

If you’re looking for affordable options, Sculthorpe Mill (Lynn Rd) and Creake Abbey Cafe (Creake Abbey) are great picks.

When to visit Fakenham

Fakenham in September
Estimated hotel price
£61
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fakenham in September
Estimated hotel price
£61
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 34 km from Fakenham. The shortest domestic flight to Fakenham departs from London and takes around 12h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Fakenham, followed by Train. The train journey from Fakenham to London takes 4h 20m and costs around £53 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cardiff, expect to pay about £102 for a 9h 25m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Fakenham is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 162 km from Fakenham. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Fakenham using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Fakenham takes 274 km and will cost you around £13. From Southampton, the ticket costs about £49 for a journey of 644 km.

Plane

Although Fakenham doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Norwich Airport (NWI), which is located 34 km from Fakenham. The shortest domestic flight to Fakenham departs from London and takes around 12h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Fakenham, followed by Train. The train journey from Fakenham to London takes 4h 20m and costs around £53 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cardiff, expect to pay about £102 for a 9h 25m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Fakenham is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 162 km from Fakenham. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Fakenham using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Fakenham takes 274 km and will cost you around £13. From Southampton, the ticket costs about £49 for a journey of 644 km.

Airports near Fakenham

NWINorwich Arpt
LTNLondon Luton
STNLondon Stansted

Airlines serving Fakenham

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Fakenham

Average rates range from around £108 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £179 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Fakenham

Most booked hotels in Fakenham

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Holly Lodge Boutique B&B
5 stars
Excellent (9.7, Excellent reviews)
£179+
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The Three Horseshoes
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£148+
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The Quay B&B
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£112+
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The Globe Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£154+
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The Ostrich Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£141+
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The Kings Head Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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Hiring a car in Fakenham

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Fakenham is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Fakenham is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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