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

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.

When to visit Newmarket

Newmarket in February
Estimated hotel price
$180
1 night at 3-star hotel
Newmarket in February
Estimated hotel price
$180
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 flight to Newmarket from New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 32h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Newmarket, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Newmarket to Brighton takes 1h 05m and costs around $77 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about $60 for a 1h 08m 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Newmarket using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Newmarket takes 217 km and will cost you around $13. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 233 km.

Plane

When flying to Newmarket, you’ll arrive at Cambridge (CBG), which is located 16 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Newmarket from New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 32h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Newmarket, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Newmarket to Brighton takes 1h 05m and costs around $77 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about $60 for a 1h 08m 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Newmarket using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Newmarket takes 217 km and will cost you around $13. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 233 km.

Airports near Newmarket

NWINorwich Arpt
CBGCambridge

Airlines serving Newmarket

Lufthansa
Good (7,984 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,510 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,954 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,457 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,356 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,937 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,213 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,692 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,570 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,771 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,008 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (406 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,248 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,319 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
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Where to stay in Newmarket

Average rates range from around $153 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $206 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Newmarket

Most booked hotels in Newmarket

Clayton Hotel Cambridge
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$260+
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ibis Cambridge Central Station
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$176+
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Holiday Inn Express Cambridge By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$122+
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Holiday Inn Cambridge By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$139+
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Ramada Cambridge
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$85+
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Hiring a car in Newmarket

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.63 and $56.84.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.63 and $56.84.