Getting to the Norfolk Coast Path: Arrival in Hunstanton
The Norfolk Coast Path begins in Hunstanton on the north Norfolk coast. For walkers joining the Norfolk Coast Path • Self-Guided Complete Journey, the experience begins the evening before with an overnight stay in Hunstanton.
Arriving the day before allows time to settle in, prepare for the walk ahead, and begin the journey at a relaxed pace.
Arriving by Train
The easiest way to reach the start of the journey is by rail.
Hunstanton does not have its own railway station, so most journeys begin by travelling to King's Lynn. Direct rail services connect King's Lynn with London King's Cross, Cambridge, and Ely, with onward connections available from across the UK.
Most travellers can comfortably reach King's Lynn by train from London, the Midlands, East Anglia, and many other parts of the country.
From King's Lynn to Hunstanton
Hunstanton lies approximately 16 miles (26 km) north of King's Lynn.
Frequent bus services operate throughout the day between King's Lynn and Hunstanton, while taxis provide a quicker and more direct transfer to your accommodation.
The journey typically takes around 50 to 55 minutes by bus or approximately 25 to 30 minutes by taxi.
Your First Evening
After arriving in Hunstanton, there is time to relax and prepare for the journey ahead.
Take a walk along the promenade, enjoy the beach and famous striped cliffs, or simply settle into your accommodation before beginning the Norfolk Coast Path the following morning.
Starting the walk after an overnight stay allows walkers to enjoy the route from the outset without the pressure of travelling and beginning a long-distance walk on the same day.
Why Stay the Night Before?
Including an arrival night is one of the features that makes the Norfolk Coast Path • Self-Guided Complete Journey unique.
Rather than rushing to the trailhead after a long journey, walkers can settle into the rhythm of the Norfolk coast, organise their equipment, and begin the route refreshed and ready for the days ahead.
Related Journey
Norfolk Coast Path • Self-Guided Complete Journey
Nine nights' accommodation, a printed journey guide, digital navigation, accommodation booking and coordination, and a carefully planned itinerary from Hunstanton to Hopton-on-Sea.
