Aldeburgh travel guide

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You're Going to Love Aldeburgh

With a population of 2,341, Aldeburgh is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Aldeburgh to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Aldeburgh

Aldeburgh in October
Estimated hotel price
£97
1 night at 3-star hotel
Aldeburgh in October
Estimated hotel price
£97
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Aldeburgh

Plane

Although Aldeburgh doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Norwich Airport (NWI), which is located 39 miles from Aldeburgh. The shortest domestic flight to Aldeburgh departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Aldeburgh, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Aldeburgh to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around £24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about £23 for a 1h 52m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Aldeburgh is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 86 miles from Aldeburgh. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Aldeburgh, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Aldeburgh takes 130 miles and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 140 miles.

Plane

Although Aldeburgh doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Norwich Airport (NWI), which is located 39 miles from Aldeburgh. The shortest domestic flight to Aldeburgh departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Aldeburgh, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Aldeburgh to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around £24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about £23 for a 1h 52m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Aldeburgh is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 86 miles from Aldeburgh. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Aldeburgh, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Aldeburgh takes 130 miles and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Aldeburgh

Airlines serving Aldeburgh

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,577 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,276 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,114 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,934 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (225 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (922 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,171 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (823 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,721 reviews)
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Where to stay in Aldeburgh

Average rates range from around £158 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £160 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Aldeburgh

Most booked hotels in Aldeburgh

Tirah Bed and Breakfast
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
£136+
The Dolphin Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£143+
The Cross Keys, Aldeburgh
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£128+
Wentworth Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£271+
The White Lion Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£136+
Thorpeness Golf Club and Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£115+

Hiring a car in Aldeburgh

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Aldeburgh (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.78 and £23.71. The most frequently booked car type in Aldeburgh is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Citroen C1 or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Aldeburgh (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.78 and £23.71. The most frequently booked car type in Aldeburgh is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Citroen C1 or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.