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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Newmarket to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Newmarket

Newmarket in April
Estimated hotel price
£68
1 night at 3-star hotel
Newmarket in April
Estimated hotel price
£68
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 domestic flight to Newmarket departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 15m.

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 £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £23 for a 1h 33m 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 Birmingham, the bus ride to Newmarket takes 209 km and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 225 km.

Plane

When flying to Newmarket, you’ll arrive at Cambridge (CBG), which is located 16 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Newmarket departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 15m.

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 £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £23 for a 1h 33m 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 Birmingham, the bus ride to Newmarket takes 209 km and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 225 km.

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 £95 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £120 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Newmarket

Most booked hotels in Newmarket

The Jockey Club Rooms
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£114+
Novotel Cambridge North
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£92+
Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£139+
Hyatt Centric Cambridge
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£94+
ibis Cambridge Central Station
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£90+
Best Western Heath Court Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£76+

Hiring a car in Newmarket

Hiring a car in Newmarket costs £30 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Newmarket is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Newmarket costs £30 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Newmarket is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.