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

Saxmundham travel guide

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You're Going to Love Saxmundham

With a population of 4,225, Saxmundham is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Saxmundham deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Saxmundham

Saxmundham in February
Estimated hotel price
£105
1 night at 3-star hotel
Saxmundham in February
Estimated hotel price
£105
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Saxmundham

Plane

Although Saxmundham doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Norwich Airport (NWI), which is located 33 miles from Saxmundham. The shortest domestic flight to Saxmundham departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Saxmundham, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Saxmundham to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 4 miles from the city centre, Saxmundham Darsham is the busiest station in Saxmundham. Another popular train station is Saxmundham, located 0.2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Saxmundham is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 85 miles from Saxmundham. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Saxmundham, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Saxmundham takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

Plane

Although Saxmundham doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Norwich Airport (NWI), which is located 33 miles from Saxmundham. The shortest domestic flight to Saxmundham departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Saxmundham, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Saxmundham to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 4 miles from the city centre, Saxmundham Darsham is the busiest station in Saxmundham. Another popular train station is Saxmundham, located 0.2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Saxmundham is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 85 miles from Saxmundham. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Saxmundham, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Saxmundham takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near Saxmundham

NWINorwich Arpt
CBGCambridge

Airlines serving Saxmundham

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 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 (9,243 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 (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Saxmundham

Average rates range from around £151 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £207 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Saxmundham

Most booked hotels in Saxmundham

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Copperbeech B&B
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
£113+
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Five Bells Inn, Wrentham
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£87+
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The Swan Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£239+
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The Sail Loft
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£166+
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The Bell Hotel, Saxmundham
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£174+
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The Randolph Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£165+
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Hiring a car in Saxmundham

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Saxmundham (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 Saxmundham is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Saxmundham (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 Saxmundham is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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