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

Great Yarmouth travel guide

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You're Going to Love Great Yarmouth

With a population of 59,601, Great Yarmouth is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Great Yarmouth deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Great Yarmouth

If you’re looking for affordable options, Kings Arms (West Rd) and Dune Restaurant at Palm Court Hotel (North Dr) are great picks.

When to visit Great Yarmouth

Great Yarmouth in January
Estimated hotel price
£36
1 night at 3-star hotel
Great Yarmouth in January
Estimated hotel price
£36
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Great Yarmouth

Plane

Although Great Yarmouth doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Norwich Airport (NWI), which is located 20 miles from Great Yarmouth. The shortest domestic flight to Great Yarmouth departs from London and takes around 10h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Great Yarmouth, followed by East Midlands Railway. Located 6 miles from the city centre, Great Yarmouth Haddiscoe is the busiest station in Great Yarmouth. Another popular train station is Great Yarmouth Berney Arms, located 4 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Great Yarmouth is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 109 miles from Great Yarmouth. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Great Yarmouth using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Great Yarmouth takes 170 miles and will cost you around £13. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £78 for a journey of 395 miles. Great Yarmouth’s bus station is located 1.0 mile from the city centre.

Plane

Although Great Yarmouth doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Norwich Airport (NWI), which is located 20 miles from Great Yarmouth. The shortest domestic flight to Great Yarmouth departs from London and takes around 10h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Great Yarmouth, followed by East Midlands Railway. Located 6 miles from the city centre, Great Yarmouth Haddiscoe is the busiest station in Great Yarmouth. Another popular train station is Great Yarmouth Berney Arms, located 4 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Great Yarmouth is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 109 miles from Great Yarmouth. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Great Yarmouth using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Great Yarmouth takes 170 miles and will cost you around £13. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £78 for a journey of 395 miles. Great Yarmouth’s bus station is located 1.0 mile from the city centre.

Airports near Great Yarmouth

NWINorwich Arpt
STNLondon Stansted
SENLondon Southend

Airlines serving Great Yarmouth

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,628 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,575 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,097 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,681 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,442 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,525 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,452 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,147 reviews)
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Where to stay in Great Yarmouth

Average rates range from around £71 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £143 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Great Yarmouth

Most booked hotels in Great Yarmouth

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The Kings Arms - Fleggburgh
0 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£100+
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The Kings Head Inn, home of The Acle Steak
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£59+
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Cliff Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£62+
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Travelodge Great Yarmouth Acle
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£32+
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The Kensington
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£50+
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St George Hotel Great Yarmouth
2 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
£32+
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Hiring a car in Great Yarmouth

Hiring a car in Great Yarmouth costs £37 per day, on average, or £73 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 27% more expensive than at Norwich Arpt.

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in Great Yarmouth (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.24 and £21.66. The most frequently booked car type in Great Yarmouth is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Great Yarmouth costs £37 per day, on average, or £73 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 27% more expensive than at Norwich Arpt.

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in Great Yarmouth (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.24 and £21.66. The most frequently booked car type in Great Yarmouth is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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