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

Stowmarket travel guide

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You're Going to Love Stowmarket

With a population of 15,394, Stowmarket is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Stowmarket to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Stowmarket

If you’re looking for affordable options, Meze Grill Restaurant (Ipswich St) and The Mill Bar and Grill (Maltings Entertainment Complex Station Road East) are great picks.

When to visit Stowmarket

Stowmarket in September
Estimated hotel price
£30
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stowmarket in September
Estimated hotel price
£30
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Stowmarket

Plane

Although Stowmarket doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cambridge (CBG), which is located 35 miles from Stowmarket. The shortest domestic flight to Stowmarket departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stowmarket, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Stowmarket 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. The train station in Stowmarket is called Stowmarket, and is located 0.1 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Stowmarket is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 68 miles from Stowmarket. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

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

Plane

Although Stowmarket doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cambridge (CBG), which is located 35 miles from Stowmarket. The shortest domestic flight to Stowmarket departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stowmarket, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Stowmarket 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. The train station in Stowmarket is called Stowmarket, and is located 0.1 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Stowmarket is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 68 miles from Stowmarket. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

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

Airports near Stowmarket

NWINorwich Arpt
CBGCambridge

Airlines serving Stowmarket

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 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 (9,244 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 (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Stowmarket

Average rates range from around £86 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £110 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Stowmarket

Most booked hotels in Stowmarket

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Haughley House
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£99+
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Owls Roost
0 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£57+
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Travelodge Ipswich Stowmarket
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
£47+
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Hiring a car in Stowmarket

Hiring a car in Stowmarket costs £28 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Stowmarket (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 Stowmarket is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Stowmarket costs £28 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Stowmarket (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 Stowmarket is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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