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Cities Near Great Yarmouth

Cities near Great Yarmouth, UK: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Lowestoft, Norwich, Ipswich. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Great Yarmouth, UK is Lowestoft, about 9 mi (15 km) away — roughly 31 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Lowestoft9 mi / 15 km31 minDrive/railDay trip
Norwich18 mi / 29 km35 minDrive/railDay trip
Ipswich45 mi / 72 km1 hr 21 minDrive/railDay trip
Colchester61 mi / 98 km1 hr 49 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Clacton-on-Sea62 mi / 99 km1 hr 50 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Braintree71 mi / 114 km2 hr 7 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Cambridge74 mi / 119 km1 hr 43 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Chelmsford81 mi / 130 km1 hr 52 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Peterborough83 mi / 134 km1 hr 56 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Southend-on-Sea86 mi / 138 km1 hr 59 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight

Day trips from Great Yarmouth

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Lowestoft, Norwich, Ipswich, Colchester, Clacton-on-Sea. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Great Yarmouth include Lowestoft, Norwich, Ipswich, Colchester, Clacton-on-Sea. The closest is Lowestoft, about 9 miles (15 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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