A family of three holding hands and walking through Burnham Overy in West Norfolk.

Travel around West Norfolk

Once in west Norfolk, why not take the opportunity to explore on foot, by bike, bus, or train. It’s a great way to really tune in to the pace of the countryside and take in the beautiful scenery., plus you might just stumble across one of our many hidden gems.

By Bike

A couple holding their bikes up beside a gate looking at Bircham Windmill. The man is wearing a bright green t-shirt and the woman is wearing a long-sleeved red top.

With stunning scenery both in the countryside and along the coast, cycling is one of the best ways to experience west Norfolk. There are a host of cycle routes in west Norfolk including the Rebellion Way and Peddars Way.

The Rebellion way is a fairly new addition to the cycle routes around Norfolk stretching an incredible 232-miles around the county. A section of the Rebellion way comes through both King’s Lynn and west Norfolk. Find out more about The Rebellion Way

For more west Norfolk cycle route information and cycle hire centres, visit our cycling page.

On Foot

An image of an elderly couple walking away from King's Lynn Town Hall on Saturday Market Place. The town hall is a black and brown chequered building with large arched windows. The woman is wearing a striped t-shirt with jeans and the man is wearing a chequered shirt with a backpacked on his shoulders and wearing jeans.

There are many paths, bridleways, local and national trails to take you across the wide expanses of west Norfolk. Meander through our charming villages, countryside, and coastline on foot. For more information on trails and footpaths, visit our walking page.

It is especially easy to get around on foot in King’s Lynn, with an array of self-guided trails and detailed walking maps, along with guided walks of the town.

By Bus

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Local Buses

West Norfolk is well connect with a whole network of bus services. From King’s Lynn bus services will take you to other parts of west Norfolk. The 37 takes you down to Watlington and Downham Market, whilst the Coastliner 34/35/36 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.

By Train

Railway tracks.

Local Trains

If you’re planning to visit King’s Lynn, Downham Market or Watlington then the train is a much more direct and time-saving route. Trains run roughly every hour (more frequently at rush-hour), and take you across west Norfolk countryside.

Tel: 03457 484950
www.nationalrail.co.uk
www.greatnorthern.co.uk

By Car

A woman holding a steering wheel inside a car.

West Norfolk has a vast network of roads that are well signposted and take you through beautiful countryside and coastlines. Whilst we do have a strong network of roads, we would advise utilising what.three.words whilst here to insure pinpoint accuracy as some more rural locations can be tricky to find.

The main roads in west Norfolk are the A10, A47, A17, A149, and A148

Plan your route: AA Route Planner
Waze App: Waze
Pinpoint Locations: What.Three.Words
Parking: Where to Park

By Taxi

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Whether it’s for a night out or getting to a rural location west Norfolk taxi services can help get you there. We strongly recommend pre-booking, and some of the companies only offer pre-booked. Please keep this in mind when planning your trip to west Norfolk.

King’s Lynn

Station Taxi’s
King’s Lynn Cabs
King’s Lynn Taxi’s

Downham Market

Bishops Travel
G&M Taxi’s

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An elderly couple holding their bikes and looking over Castle Rising Castle.

Travel to west Norfolk

west Norfolk is easily accessible from anywhere in the world with fantastic rail links from London and major airports, along with a diverse network of bus routes and roads.
An elderly couple holding their bikes and looking over Castle Rising Castle.

Accommodation

Whatever the type of accommodation in west Norfolk you are looking for, we have a great deal to offer you – from country house hotels to seafront guesthouses, converted barns to farmhouses – you’ll find a great range of places to stay in the region to suit all tastes and budgets.

An elderly couple holding their bikes and looking over Castle Rising Castle.

Tourist Information

Make the most of your stay and visit one of our Tourist Information Centres.