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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Great Yarmouth to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Great Yarmouth

If you’re looking for affordable options, Zaks Yankee Traveller (36 King Street) and Dune Restaurant at Palm Court Hotel (North Dr) are great picks.

When to visit Great Yarmouth

Great Yarmouth in April
Estimated hotel price
£49
1 night at 3-star hotel
Great Yarmouth in April
Estimated hotel price
£49
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 Aberdeen and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Great Yarmouth, followed by Train. The train journey from Great Yarmouth to London takes 4h 15m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Exeter, expect to pay about £194 for a 5h 05m trip. 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Great Yarmouth using National Express or Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Great Yarmouth takes 135 miles and will cost you around £36. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £46 for a journey of 235 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 Aberdeen and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Great Yarmouth, followed by Train. The train journey from Great Yarmouth to London takes 4h 15m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Exeter, expect to pay about £194 for a 5h 05m trip. 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Great Yarmouth using National Express or Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Great Yarmouth takes 135 miles and will cost you around £36. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £46 for a journey of 235 miles. Great Yarmouth’s bus station is located 1.0 mile from the city centre.

Airports near Great Yarmouth

Airlines serving Great Yarmouth

Lufthansa
Good (4,607 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,446 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,546 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,928 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,718 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
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Where to stay in Great Yarmouth

Average rates range from around £64 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £121 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Great Yarmouth

Most booked hotels in Great Yarmouth

The Kings Arms - Fleggburgh
0 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£90+
The Troll Cart Wetherspoon
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£56+
The Cliff Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£78+
The Kensington
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£35+
Nelson Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£45+
The Carlton Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
£26+

Hiring a car in Great Yarmouth

Hiring a car in Great Yarmouth costs £39 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Norwich Arpt.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.77 and £23.69. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Great Yarmouth, while also 74% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Great Yarmouth costs £39 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Norwich Arpt.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.77 and £23.69. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Great Yarmouth, while also 74% cheaper than other types, on average.