Planning your Journey

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Situated on the historic border of Suffolk and Cambridgeshire, Newmarket serves as a premier transport hub for the East of England. Its strategic location offers seamless access to London Stansted Airport in under forty minutes, alongside frequent rail connections to London King’s Cross and Liverpool Street. Travellers arriving by road can utilise the high-speed A14 and A11 corridors to reach the town quickly. This makes Newmarket the ideal starting point for international visitors and domestic tourists seeking a sophisticated base with world-class connectivity.

Beyond its global reputation as a centre of excellence, the town acts as a vital gateway to the region’s most iconic attractions. Visitors can enjoy a short twenty-minute journey to the academic grandeur of Cambridge or explore the medieval heritage of Bury St Edmunds. The surrounding idyllic countryside provides a serene backdrop for those venturing towards the Suffolk and Norfolk coastlines. By choosing to stay in Newmarket, guests gain unparalleled proximity to a diverse wealth of culture, boutique shopping, and independent dining across East Anglia.

Getting to Newmarket by Road

Newmarket is conveniently located on the A14 which offers excellent connections to all major roads in the East of England.

M11 – 1 hour to London
A11 – 1 hour to Norwich
A14 – 30 minutes to Cambridge
A14 – 30 minutes to Bury St Edmunds
A142 – 30 minutes to Ely

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Getting to Newmarket by Rail

Newmarket railway station provides regular services to Cambridge to the west and Ipswich to the east. Both offer fast and regular connections to and from London while Cambridge also offers good links to the Midlands and The North.

For more information on trains to Newmarket, click here.

You can also use the Trainline app or their website to plan your journey to Newmarket. Click here  for more.

 

Getting to Newmarket by Bus

Newmarket bus station is served by various public services that offer easy connections to Cambridge, Bury St Edmunds and beyond. There is also a National Express service from London.
For more information on buses to Newmarket, click here.

Getting to Newmarket by Air

Newmarket is within easy reach of a number of international airports that serve most of Europe and further afield.

Stansted Airport – 45 min by road
London Heathrow – 1 hr 35 mins by road
Norwich Airport
 – 1 hr 10 min by road
Birmingham Airport – 2 hrs by road

 

Getting to Newmarket by Sea

It is also possible to get to Newmarket by sea. Harwich International Port is located to the east of the town and operates regular passenger services to and from the Hook of Holland.

Harwich International Port – 1 hr 20 min by road

Getting to Newmarket with Plug in Suffolk

If your car is off the road or need flexible access to a vehicle, Plug in Suffolk Car Clubs offer a convenient, sustainable and affordable option to get around easily. Find out more about this offering here.