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

Felixstowe travel guide

Felixstowe Tourism | Felixstowe Guide

You're Going to Love Felixstowe

With a population of 29,349, Felixstowe is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Felixstowe deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Activities & attractions in Felixstowe

Food, Drinks, & Nightlife

The Little Wine Bar & Café, Wine bar Café and Food
Wine
Loca Bar & Restaurant
Restaurant

Other activities

La Vida Showbar
Events•Entertainment

When to visit Felixstowe

Felixstowe in July
Estimated hotel price
£50
1 night at 3-star hotel
Felixstowe in July
Estimated hotel price
£50
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Felixstowe in July, when the average temperature is 18 °C, and the highest can go up to 22 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 59 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Felixstowe, with an average rainfall of 32 mm.

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How to Get to Felixstowe

Plane

Although Felixstowe doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Norwich Airport (NWI), which is located 79 km from Felixstowe. The shortest domestic flight to Felixstowe departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Felixstowe, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Felixstowe to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about £40 for a 1h 50m trip. Located 2.5 km from the city centre, Felixstowe Trimley, Suffolk is the busiest station in Felixstowe. Another popular train station is Felixstowe, located 0.4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Felixstowe is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 114 km from Felixstowe. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Felixstowe, including National Express, FlixBus and Oxford Bus Company. From Bristol, the bus ride to Felixstowe takes 217 km and will cost you around £8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 225 km.

Plane

Although Felixstowe doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Norwich Airport (NWI), which is located 79 km from Felixstowe. The shortest domestic flight to Felixstowe departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Felixstowe, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Felixstowe to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about £40 for a 1h 50m trip. Located 2.5 km from the city centre, Felixstowe Trimley, Suffolk is the busiest station in Felixstowe. Another popular train station is Felixstowe, located 0.4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Felixstowe is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 114 km from Felixstowe. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Felixstowe, including National Express, FlixBus and Oxford Bus Company. From Bristol, the bus ride to Felixstowe takes 217 km and will cost you around £8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Felixstowe

NWINorwich Arpt
CBGCambridge

Airlines serving Felixstowe

KLM
Good (1,414 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,579 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,002 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,533 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,044 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,788 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,028 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,027 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,421 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,493 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,463 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,309 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,584 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,066 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,326 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,137 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,407 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Felixstowe

Most booked hotels in Felixstowe

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Alma Inn & Dining Rooms
1 star
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£125+
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The Pier Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£139+
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Stoneleigh
0 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£62+
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OYO The Leven
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£54+
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Samuel Pepys
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£91+
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Hotel Coco
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£72+
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Hiring a car in Felixstowe

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in Felixstowe (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.25 and £21.67.

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in Felixstowe (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.25 and £21.67.