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. 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, The Three Blackbirds (36 Ditton Green Woodditton) and Rose & Mango (4 the avenue) are great picks.

When to visit Newmarket

Newmarket in April
Estimated hotel price
$89
1 night at 3-star hotel
Newmarket in April
Estimated hotel price
$89
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 center. The shortest flight to Newmarket from the United States departs from New York and takes around 1h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Newmarket, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Newmarket to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $29 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 4 miles from the city center, Newmarket Kennett is the busiest station in Newmarket. Another popular train station is Newmarket, located 0.5 miles from the center.

Car

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

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Newmarket, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Newmarket takes 130 miles and will cost you around $8. From Bristol, 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 center. The shortest flight to Newmarket from the United States departs from New York and takes around 1h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Newmarket, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Newmarket to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $29 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 4 miles from the city center, Newmarket Kennett is the busiest station in Newmarket. Another popular train station is Newmarket, located 0.5 miles from the center.

Car

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

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Newmarket, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Newmarket takes 130 miles and will cost you around $8. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Newmarket

Airlines serving Newmarket

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in Newmarket

Average rates range from around $112 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $161 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Newmarket

Most booked hotels in Newmarket

Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1720 reviews)
$175+
ibis Cambridge Central Station
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 4919 reviews)
$115+
Best Western Heath Court Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, 769 reviews)
$97+
Holiday Inn Express Cambridge
3 stars
Good (7.8, 6281 reviews)
$80+
Kings Newmarket
3 stars
Good (7.8, 1108 reviews)
$97+
White Hart, Newmarket by Marston's Inns
3 stars
Good (7.5, 1539 reviews)
$91+

Renting a car in Newmarket

Expect to pay $7.08 per gallon in Newmarket (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.94 and $113.26. The most frequently booked car type in Newmarket is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $7.08 per gallon in Newmarket (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.94 and $113.26. The most frequently booked car type in Newmarket is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.