Fakenham travel guide

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You're Going to Love Fakenham

With a population of 7,902, Fakenham is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Fakenham to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Fakenham

If you’re looking for affordable options, Creake Abbey Cafe (Creake Abbey) and The Crown Fakenham (Market Place) are great picks.

When to visit Fakenham

Fakenham in July
Estimated hotel price
£57
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fakenham in July
Estimated hotel price
£57
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Fakenham

Plane

Although Fakenham doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Norwich Airport (NWI), which is located 21 miles from Fakenham. The shortest domestic flight to Fakenham departs from Aberdeen and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Fakenham, followed by Train. The train journey from Fakenham to London takes 1h 47m and costs around £20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Exeter, expect to pay about £181 for a 5h 05m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Fakenham is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 101 miles from Fakenham. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Fakenham using National Express or Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Fakenham takes 135 miles and will cost you around £17. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £42 for a journey of 240 miles.

Plane

Although Fakenham doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Norwich Airport (NWI), which is located 21 miles from Fakenham. The shortest domestic flight to Fakenham departs from Aberdeen and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Fakenham, followed by Train. The train journey from Fakenham to London takes 1h 47m and costs around £20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Exeter, expect to pay about £181 for a 5h 05m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Fakenham is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 101 miles from Fakenham. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Fakenham using National Express or Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Fakenham takes 135 miles and will cost you around £17. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £42 for a journey of 240 miles.

Airports near Fakenham

Airlines serving Fakenham

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 Fakenham

Average rates range from around £129 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £136 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Fakenham

Most booked hotels in Fakenham

Holly Lodge Boutique B&B
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£136+
The White House
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£158+
The Three Horseshoes Warham
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£152+
Sculthorpe Mill
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£114+
The Globe Inn Wells
3 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
£151+
Anchoragewells Lodge, Seaview Apartment
3 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
£136+

Hiring a car in Fakenham

Hiring a car in Fakenham costs £38 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 9% more expensive than at Norwich Arpt.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Fakenham (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 Fakenham is Standard (Volkswagen Tiguan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Fakenham costs £38 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 9% more expensive than at Norwich Arpt.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Fakenham (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 Fakenham is Standard (Volkswagen Tiguan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.