Choose greener ways to travel and reduce your impact on the environment. Vehicle tailpipe emissions not only contribute to climate change, but they also release harmful pollutants into the air which can threaten wildlife and human health. Therefore, we encourage our visitors to look for sustainable transportation alternatives during their stay in west Norfolk.
In this helpful guide, we will be highlighting greener methods of travel including buses, bikes, coaches and electric vehicles.
A coach may be considered a large vehicle, but it has the ability to carry a large haul of passengers. The average single-decker coach offers 50 seats. The average car has 5 seats. By travelling to west Norfolk via coach, you can help remove up to 10 cars off the roads and reduce the amount of harmful pollutants that are released into the air.
The National Express services run from King’s Lynn to London Victoria via Peterborough and offer comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, charging points for your devices, and generous luggage allowance. The UK coach operator have made plans to be the UK’s most sustainable coach company, with zero emissions by 2035.
Did you know that taking public transportation reduces CO2 emissions by nearly a half? Choosing to travel by bus instead of by car is a great way to reduce pollution, improve air quality and decrease your personal carbon footprint.
Air pollution can have a disastrous impact on humans and the environment. Not only does cleaner air mean cleaner lungs (and improved quality of life), but it can also help tackle climate change and improve crop production.
Lynx, an independent bus company based in King’s Lynn, offer services to and from many destinations in west Norfolk including Hunstanton, Downham Market, Burnham Market, and more. Their Coastliner 36 service takes you from King’s Lynn to Fakenham, stopping at the coastal hotspots Heacham, Snettisham, Hunstanton, Titchwell, Brancaster and Holkham. This is a fantastic way to explore the west Norfolk coast without the worry of traffic, parking charges and rising petrol costs. You are welcome to bring your four-legged friends too as well-behaved dogs are allowed on all Lynx buses.
Did you know that the greenhouse gas emissions per kilometre by rail is far less than the greenhouse gas emissions per kilometre by car?
Greater Anglia and Great Northern Rail offer rail services from King’s Lynn to London with stops at Watlington and Downham Market in west Norfolk.
In their Environment and Energy Annual Report 2021, Greater Anglia saw their Scope 1 and 2 emissions reduced by another 11%, which is a total of 21% in the last two years and has prevented 25,082 tonnes of CO2 being released into the atmosphere.
Great Northern Rail are committed to delivering a more sustainable service and have embraced green initiatives to control waste and tackle energy and water consumption.
Do you own an electric vehicle? We have created a West Norfolk Guide to Electric Car Travel which highlights the many car charging points available in King’s Lynn, Downham Market, Hunstanton and around west Norfolk.
With zero tailpipe emissions, electric vehicles are a great way to take in west Norfolk’s beautiful landscapes without leaving a lasting impact on the environment.
During your stay, why not hire a bike and explore west Norfolk on two wheels instead of by car. Cycling is a fantastic way to exercise, get some fresh air and embrace the great outdoors.
There are many cycling routes available for all ages and abilities on our Cycling page and Walk West Norfolk app.
You can hire all the equipment needed at AE Wallis in Heacham. Alternatively, there is a bike hire service at Burnham Deepdale and the northern area of west Norfolk is supported by the Wheel Travel service too.
Open Sky Cycles in Snettisham and Richardsons Cycles in King’s Lynn offer repairing services and bike accessories if needed.
Please note that the information provided on this webpage was accurate on the date and time it was published [27/02/2023 at 12:00]. Details may have changed after this time and date.
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