Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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.

Where to Eat in Newmarket

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Three Blackbirds (36 Ditton Green Woodditton) and TwentyOne @ The Greyhound (Meeting Green) are great picks.

When to visit Newmarket

Newmarket in December
Estimated hotel price
$153
1 night at 3-star hotel
Newmarket in December
Estimated hotel price
$153
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 centre. The shortest flight to Newmarket from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 29h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Newmarket, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Newmarket to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around $65 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about $58 for a 1h 42m trip. Located 4 miles from the city centre, Newmarket Kennett is the busiest station in Newmarket. Another popular train station is Newmarket, located 0.5 miles from the centre.

Car

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

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Newmarket, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leicester, the bus ride to Newmarket takes 115 miles and will cost you around $12. From Southampton, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 115 miles.

Plane

When flying to Newmarket, you’ll arrive at Cambridge (CBG), which is located 10 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Newmarket from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 29h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Newmarket, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Newmarket to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around $65 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about $58 for a 1h 42m trip. Located 4 miles from the city centre, Newmarket Kennett is the busiest station in Newmarket. Another popular train station is Newmarket, located 0.5 miles from the centre.

Car

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

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Newmarket, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leicester, the bus ride to Newmarket takes 115 miles and will cost you around $12. From Southampton, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 115 miles.

Airports near Newmarket

NWINorwich Arpt
CBGCambridge

Airlines serving Newmarket

Lufthansa
Good (7,198 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,115 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,655 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,951 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,828 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,846 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,419 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,696 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,096 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,375 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,915 reviews)
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Where to stay in Newmarket

Average rates range from around $239 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $293 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)
$196+
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Rectory Farm
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$158+
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Travelodge Cambridge Newmarket Road
2 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$104+
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Ramada Cambridge
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
$115+
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Hiring a car in Newmarket

Expect to pay $3.05 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 $36.49 and $48.66. The most frequently booked car type in Newmarket is Full-size (Ford Galaxy or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.05 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 $36.49 and $48.66. The most frequently booked car type in Newmarket is Full-size (Ford Galaxy or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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