west Norfolk is easily accessible from almost anywhere in the world, with regular connections from airports and ferries. Trains regularly run from London and Cambridge with accessible connections at Ely and other stations. You’ll find all the information you need as well as links to planners and timetables below.
West Norfolk is easily accessible by car with a huge network of A, B, and country roads. Whether you’re going to the coast or a rural country escape you’ll be able to get there by car.The A47 comes right past King’s Lynn, the capital of west Norfolk.
By Road:
From the South (London/Stansted): M11, A47, and then A10
From the Midlands (Birmingham): M6 and then A47
From the North: A17
From the East (Norwich): A47, A134, and A148
From Harwich: A14 then A143 (use SatNav)
Plan your route: AA Route Planner
Download App: Waze
Driving Laws and Regulations in the UK
Parking: Where to Park
Getting to west Norfolk couldn’t be simpler with Norwich International and London Stansted both providing good public transport and road links to west Norfolk. Norwich is approximately 1hrs drive London Stansted airport is approximately 1.5 hours’ drive. London Heathrow, Gatwick and East Midlands airports are each around 2.5 hours’ drive.
Tel: 01603 411923
Tel: 0844 3351803
First Bus services run to King’s Lynn from Norwich and Peterborough. If you’re coming from Norwich then the X1 is a great way to see the rest of Norfolk on your way to west Norfolk. National Express Coaches run to both Norwich and Peterborough from London, Birmingham, and other parts of the country.
Tel: 0345 646 0707
www.firstbus.co.uk
Tel: 08717 818181
www.nationalexpress.com
Once you’ve reached King’s Lynn local bus services will take you to other parts of west Norfolk. The 37 takes you down to Watlington and Downham Market, whilst the Coastliner 34/34/36 take you along the coast. Some places may require walking or a taxi to reach if you’re visiting a more rural part of west Norfolk.
For details of bus services contact:
Tel: 0871 2002233
Website: www.travelinesoutheast.org.uk/
Explore by bus with individual or family day travel tickets. Find out the latest regarding tickets available for Lynx bus routes and the Coastliner.
International Coaches
International coaches come to London Victoria from Paris and other cities in Europe. Flixbus provide buses from all over Europe to the UK.
Website: https://www.flixbus.co.uk/
Great Northern railway operates services from London King’s Cross to Downham Market and King’s Lynn – hourly to King’s Lynn (half hourly at peak times) with average journey time 1 hr 40 mins (East Midlands Trains offer connecting services from the Midlands and the North via Peterborough and Ely).
London: From King’s Cross (St.Pancras) catch the great northern train to King’s Lynn via Cambridge.
Tel: 03457 484950
www.nationalrail.co.uk
West Norfolk (King’s Lynn, Watlington, and Downham Market) can be accessed from the rest of Norfolk by greater anglia trains changing at Ely. From Sheringham, Cromer, Great Yarmouth, and Reedham change at Norwich and head to Ely. At Ely change for King’s Lynn.
www.greateranglia.co.uk (latest updates for east anglian trains)
Coming from Europe? Great! It’s just one train from London St.Pancras. Follow the signs for National Rail King’s Cross. The train goes directly from King’s Cross to King’s Lynn. It takes just two trains to get here from Paris, Lille, and Brussells.
Stansted: Follow signs for Stansted station then Greater Anglia train to Cambridge, change at Cambridge to Great Northern to King’s Lynn and Downham Market.
Norwich Airport (Norwich): 20 Minute taxi to Norwich Station. Greater Anglia train to Ely, change at Ely to Great Northern to King’s Lynn and Downham Market.
Harwich: Greater Anglia Harwich to Manningtree, Manningtree to Ipswich, Ipswich to Cambridge, then Great Northern to King’s Lynn
Dover: Taxi or walk (1.5 miles) to the station then Southeastern Rail Dover to St.Pancras/King’s Cross. Walk to King’s Cross (2 minutes), then great northern to King’s Lynn.
The nearest ferry port is Harwich International Port (approx 2.5 hours’ drive). Stena Line operates car and passenger ferries from Hook of Holland to Harwich. From Harwich you can either drive or catch the train to west Norfolk from Harwich International Station adjacent to the port.
Tel: 08447 707070
P&O Ferries link Rotterdam and Zeebrugge to The Port of Hull, whilst also linking Calais and Dunkirk to Dover. Hull is approximately 2.5 hours’ drive. Meanwhile Dover is well connected to west Norfolk by train.
Tel: 0800 130 0030
The UK is really lucky to have good infrastructure for electric vehicles. Whether you’re coming from within the UK or from overseas you’ll be able to charge up your vehicle.
More information on electric vehicle provisions in west Norfolk can be found on our West Norfolk Guide to Electric Vehicles. Most vehicle makes have showrooms in west Norfolk who may be able to assist with vehicle issues.
