Getting to the Peddars Way by Train

Access to the Peddars Way is straightforward by rail, with connections linking the route to Norwich, Cambridge, and London. The route works well with public transport, allowing you to travel to the start and return from the coast without needing a car.

Main Access Point: Thetford

Most journeys to the Peddars Way begin at Thetford, the nearest train station to the southern start of the route at Knettishall Heath.

Thetford is served by Greater Anglia, with direct services connecting:

Norwich
Cambridge
Ely
London (via Cambridge)

From the station, Knettishall Heath lies approximately 5–6 miles (8–9 km) away by road.

There is no direct public transport connection between Thetford station and Knettishall Heath.

From Thetford to the Start

View the starting point here on Google Maps

Once in Thetford, you can reach Knettishall Heath by:

Taxi
The most direct option, with a short journey from the station.

Walking
Some walkers begin from Thetford itself, passing through forest and Breckland landscape before joining the route.

Returning from the Coast

At the northern end, the route reaches Holme-next-the-Sea, where it connects with the Norfolk Coast Path.

The nearest rail access point is King’s Lynn.

King’s Lynn is served by Great Northern, with direct services to London King’s Cross and connections across the wider network.

Getting from Holme-next-the-Sea to King’s Lynn

From Holme-next-the-Sea, onward travel to King’s Lynn typically involves:

Local bus services along the coast
Taxi to the station
Walking along the Norfolk Coast Path to nearby villages with transport links

A Car-Free Route

The Peddars Way works well as a point-to-point walk.

You can:

Arrive by train at Thetford
Travel to Knettishall Heath
Walk north to the coast
Leave via King’s Lynn

This allows the route to be completed without returning to your starting point.

Continue Planning the Route

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Trail

Peddars Way

Long-distance route through Norfolk, following an ancient Roman road between Knettishall Heath and Holme-next-the-Sea. Passing heathland, woodland, historic villages, and open countryside before joining the Norfolk Coast Path.