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

Sudbury travel guide

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You're Going to Love Sudbury

With a population of 12,080, Sudbury is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Sudbury to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Sudbury

If you’re looking for affordable options, Long Melford Swan (Hall Street) and The Cock Horse Inn (37 Church Street Lavenham) are great picks.

When to visit Sudbury

Sudbury in January
Estimated hotel price
£61
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sudbury in January
Estimated hotel price
£61
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Sudbury

Plane

Although Sudbury doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cambridge (CBG), which is located 26 miles from Sudbury. The shortest domestic flight to Sudbury departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sudbury, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Sudbury 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 Sudbury is called Sudbury Suffolk, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Sudbury is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 52 miles from Sudbury. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

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

Plane

Although Sudbury doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cambridge (CBG), which is located 26 miles from Sudbury. The shortest domestic flight to Sudbury departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sudbury, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Sudbury 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 Sudbury is called Sudbury Suffolk, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Sudbury is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 52 miles from Sudbury. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

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

Airports near Sudbury

CBGCambridge

Airlines serving Sudbury

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
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Where to stay in Sudbury

Average rates range from around £115 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £157 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sudbury

Most booked hotels in Sudbury

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Swan Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£170+
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Bull Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£79+
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The Crown Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£101+
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The Mill Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£77+
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The George & Dragon Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
£57+
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Hiring a car in Sudbury

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

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Sudbury (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 Sudbury is Compact (Peugeot 2008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Sudbury (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 Sudbury is Compact (Peugeot 2008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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