Getting to the Norfolk Coast Path by Train
Access to the Norfolk Coast Path is straightforward by rail, with connections linking the coastline to London and the wider network. The route works well with public transport, allowing you to arrive at one end and leave from another.
Main Rail Gateway: King’s Lynn
The main rail access point for the western start at Hunstanton is King’s Lynn.
There are direct services to London King’s Cross via Great Northern, making it the primary gateway for starting the route from the west.
From King’s Lynn, the coast is reached by bus or taxi, with regular connections to Hunstanton.
Rail Access Along the Route
While much of the route follows a rural coastline, several towns provide rail access along the way.
Sheringham
A station in the town, with services to Norwich via Greater Anglia and onward connections across the network.
Cromer
A station within walking distance of the coast, also connected via Norwich.
Great Yarmouth
At the eastern end, Great Yarmouth provides another key rail access point, with connections to Norwich and the wider network.
Arriving from London
From London, the most direct route is:
- London King’s Cross to King’s Lynn
From King’s Lynn, continue to Hunstanton by bus or taxi.
For starting points further along the coast, routes via Norwich connect to Sheringham, Cromer, and Great Yarmouth.
A Flexible Route
The Norfolk Coast Path works well as a one-way walk.
You can:
- Arrive at King’s Lynn for the start at Hunstanton
- Walk east along the coast
- Leave from Cromer or Great Yarmouth
Rail access at these points also allows the route to be walked in shorter sections.
