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

Felixstowe travel guide

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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

Other activities

When to visit Felixstowe

Felixstowe in February
Estimated hotel price
£42
1 night at 3-star hotel
Felixstowe in February
Estimated hotel price
£42
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 49 miles from Felixstowe. The shortest domestic flight to Felixstowe departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Felixstowe, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Felixstowe to Lille takes 1h 20m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £15 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 1.6 miles from the city centre, Felixstowe Trimley, Suffolk is the busiest station in Felixstowe. Another popular train station is Felixstowe, located 0.2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Felixstowe is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 71 miles from Felixstowe. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Budget, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Felixstowe using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Felixstowe takes 130 miles and will cost you around £5. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 145 miles.

Plane

Although Felixstowe doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Norwich Airport (NWI), which is located 49 miles from Felixstowe. The shortest domestic flight to Felixstowe departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Felixstowe, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Felixstowe to Lille takes 1h 20m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £15 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 1.6 miles from the city centre, Felixstowe Trimley, Suffolk is the busiest station in Felixstowe. Another popular train station is Felixstowe, located 0.2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Felixstowe is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 71 miles from Felixstowe. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Budget, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Felixstowe using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Felixstowe takes 130 miles and will cost you around £5. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 145 miles.

Airports near Felixstowe

Airlines serving Felixstowe

KLM
Good (1,437 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,711 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,671 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,040 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,165 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,847 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,086 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,156 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,714 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,522 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,466 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (893 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,619 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,649 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,369 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,130 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,169 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,348 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,431 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (11,701 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Felixstowe

Most booked hotels in Felixstowe

Alma Inn & Dining Rooms
1 star
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£115+
OYO The Leven
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£54+
The Pier Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£143+
Samuel Pepys
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£82+
Hotel Coco
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£66+
The Orwell Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£39+

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 £16.23 and £21.64.

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 £16.23 and £21.64.