Newmarket travel guide

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You're Going to Love Newmarket

With a population of 17,324, Newmarket is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Newmarket has to offer.

Where to Eat in Newmarket

If you’re looking for affordable options, Rose & Mango (4 the avenue) and TwentyOne @ The Greyhound (Meeting Green) are great picks.

When to visit Newmarket

Newmarket in April
Estimated hotel price
€91
1 night at 3-star hotel
Newmarket in April
Estimated hotel price
€91
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Newmarket

Plane

When flying to Newmarket, you’ll arrive at Cambridge (CBG), which is located 10 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Newmarket from Ireland departs from Milltown (Kerry) and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Newmarket, followed by Train. The train journey from Newmarket to Oxford takes 1h 05m and costs around €24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about €28 for a 1h 35m trip. Located 4 miles from the city centre, Newmarket Kennett is the busiest station in Newmarket. Another popular train station is Newmarket, located 0.5 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Newmarket is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 56 miles from Newmarket. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Newmarket, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Newmarket takes 135 miles and will cost you around €10. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about €10 for a journey of 140 miles.

Plane

When flying to Newmarket, you’ll arrive at Cambridge (CBG), which is located 10 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Newmarket from Ireland departs from Milltown (Kerry) and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Newmarket, followed by Train. The train journey from Newmarket to Oxford takes 1h 05m and costs around €24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about €28 for a 1h 35m trip. Located 4 miles from the city centre, Newmarket Kennett is the busiest station in Newmarket. Another popular train station is Newmarket, located 0.5 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Newmarket is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 56 miles from Newmarket. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Newmarket, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Newmarket takes 135 miles and will cost you around €10. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about €10 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Newmarket

Airlines serving Newmarket

Lufthansa
Good (4,679 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,510 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,610 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,304 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,565 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (479 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,943 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,815 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (828 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Newmarket

Average rates range from around €114 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €122 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Newmarket

Most booked hotels in Newmarket

ibis Cambridge Central Station
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
€100+
Holiday Inn Express Cambridge
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
€79+
Travelodge Cambridge Newmarket Road
2 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
€58+
Ramada Cambridge
3 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
€53+

Hiring a car in Newmarket

Expect to pay €1.74 per litre in Newmarket (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €20.77 and €27.70. The most frequently booked car type in Newmarket is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.74 per litre in Newmarket (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €20.77 and €27.70. The most frequently booked car type in Newmarket is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.