Newmarket travel guide

Newmarket Tourism | Newmarket Guide

You're Going to Love Newmarket

With a population of 17 324, Newmarket is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Newmarket deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Newmarket

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

When to visit Newmarket

Newmarket in December
Estimated hotel price
€106
1 night at 3-star hotel
Newmarket in December
Estimated hotel price
€106
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 16 km 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 Eurostar. The train journey from Newmarket to Nottingham takes 1h 46m and costs around €44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about €44 for a 1h 46m trip. Located 7 km from the city centre, Newmarket Kennett is the busiest station in Newmarket. Another popular train station is Newmarket, located 0.8 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Newmarket is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 90 km 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 Leicester, the bus ride to Newmarket takes 209 km and will cost you around €8. From Bristol, the ticket costs about €4 for a journey of 217 km.

Plane

When flying to Newmarket, you’ll arrive at Cambridge (CBG), which is located 16 km 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 Eurostar. The train journey from Newmarket to Nottingham takes 1h 46m and costs around €44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about €44 for a 1h 46m trip. Located 7 km from the city centre, Newmarket Kennett is the busiest station in Newmarket. Another popular train station is Newmarket, located 0.8 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Newmarket is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 90 km 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 Leicester, the bus ride to Newmarket takes 209 km and will cost you around €8. From Bristol, the ticket costs about €4 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Newmarket

Airlines serving Newmarket

Lufthansa
Good (4,614 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,451 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,282 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,729 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Newmarket

Average rates range from around €105 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €135 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)
€103+
Rectory Farm
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
€86+
Holiday Inn Express Cambridge
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
€77+
Travelodge Cambridge Newmarket Road
2 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
€55+
Ramada Cambridge
3 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
€55+

Hiring a car in Newmarket

Expect to pay €1.73 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 €20.76 and €27.68. The most frequently booked car type in Newmarket is Mini (Fiat 500 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 €1.73 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 €20.76 and €27.68. The most frequently booked car type in Newmarket is Mini (Fiat 500 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.