What is the nearest train station to the Peddars Way?

The nearest station to the start of the Peddars Way is Thetford, located a few miles from Knettishall Heath.

Can you access the Peddars Way by train?

Yes, the route is well connected by rail, with access via Thetford at the start and King’s Lynn at the northern end.

How do you get from the train station to the start of the trail?

From Thetford, most walkers take a taxi to Knettishall Heath, although it is also possible to walk to the start.

Where do you finish the Peddars Way by train?

The closest station to the finish is King’s Lynn, which provides direct rail connections to London and other major destinations.

Can you walk the Peddars Way without a car?

Yes, the route is well suited to car-free travel, with rail access at both the start and end of the trail.

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. As a self-guided walking route, the trail works naturally with public transport, allowing walkers 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 10–12 km (6–7 miles)

From Thetford to the Start

Once in Thetford, the start of the Peddars Way at Knettishall Heath can be reached by:

Taxi
The most direct and commonly used option, with a short journey from the station to the trailhead.

Walking
Some walkers choose to begin from Thetford itself, passing through forest and Breckland landscape before joining the official start of the route.

Returning from the Coast

At the northern end of the route, the Peddars Way meets the coast at Holme-next-the-Sea, where it connects directly with the Norfolk Coast Path.

The nearest rail access point for the return journey 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 transfer to the station
Walking sections of the Norfolk Coast Path to nearby villages with transport links

A Car-Free Route

The structure of the Peddars Way makes it particularly well suited to car-free travel.

With rail access at both ends of the route and flexible options in between, walkers can complete the journey without needing to return to a fixed starting point, allowing the route to be experienced as a continuous walk from inland Norfolk to the coast.