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. Newmarket deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Newmarket

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Three Blackbirds (36 Ditton Green Woodditton) and Rose & Mango (4 the avenue) are great picks.

When to visit Newmarket

Newmarket in April
Estimated hotel price
$87
1 night at 3-star hotel
Newmarket in April
Estimated hotel price
$87
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 center. The shortest flight to Newmarket from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 6h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Newmarket, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Newmarket to Bath takes 1h 22m and costs around $49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Coventry, expect to pay about $32 for a 1h 34m trip. Located 4 miles from the city center, Newmarket Kennett is the busiest station in Newmarket. Another popular train station is Newmarket, located 0.5 miles from the center.

Car

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

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Newmarket, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Newmarket takes 95 miles and will cost you around $7. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 135 miles.

Plane

When flying to Newmarket, you’ll arrive at Cambridge (CBG), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Newmarket from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 6h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Newmarket, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Newmarket to Bath takes 1h 22m and costs around $49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Coventry, expect to pay about $32 for a 1h 34m trip. Located 4 miles from the city center, Newmarket Kennett is the busiest station in Newmarket. Another popular train station is Newmarket, located 0.5 miles from the center.

Car

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

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Newmarket, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Newmarket takes 95 miles and will cost you around $7. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near Newmarket

Airlines serving Newmarket

Lufthansa
Good (4,673 reviews)
KLM
Good (842 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,643 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,245 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,575 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (487 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,595 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,107 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,424 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,988 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,010 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (855 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (810 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (935 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (838 reviews)
Show more

Where to stay in Newmarket

Average rates range from around $116 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $173 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Newmarket

Most booked hotels in Newmarket

Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1707 reviews)
$177+
ibis Cambridge Central Station
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 4950 reviews)
$115+
Rectory Farm
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 4923 reviews)
$107+
Best Western Heath Court Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, 768 reviews)
$96+
Holiday Inn Express Cambridge
3 stars
Good (7.8, 6274 reviews)
$82+
Kings Newmarket
3 stars
Good (7.8, 1107 reviews)
$99+

Renting a car in Newmarket

Expect to pay $7.19 per gallon in Newmarket (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $86.31 and $115.08. The most frequently booked car type in Newmarket is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Volkswagen Polo or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $7.19 per gallon in Newmarket (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $86.31 and $115.08. The most frequently booked car type in Newmarket is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Volkswagen Polo or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.