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There are good transport links to the county of Norfolk and once you arrive, there are a variety of ways to get around and explore the area.

The gentle landscape of the county means it is ideal for cycling and walking and there are also great facilities and routes for horseriding.

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The map locates Norfolk and shows the main transport routes within and to the county.

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Travelling by Car

If you are travelling to Norfolk from the South East and London, the M11, A11, A12 and A14 are the major trunk roads. From the Midlands and North of England the A14, A11 and A47 are the principal routes. For the latest travel information, don’t forget to tune into local radio travel bulletins.

For directions and further route planning information, visit the following sites: The AA, RAC, Google, Multimap, Streetmap.

Once you’ve arrived in Norfolk, you’ll find plenty of coast roads, market towns, pretty villages and green countryside waiting to be explored.

If you are in need of a car when you get here, you’ll find several car hire and taxi companies, particularly in Norwich and the towns of King’s Lynn, Great Yarmouth and Thetford.

Travelling by Coach & Bus

Norfolk is served by National Express, with coach routes to Norwich bus station.

Regional and local services are offered by First and Konect. For further details on local routes visit Traveline or call 0870 608 2 608.

Norwich is also well served by Park & Ride. Getting around the Broads couldn’t be easier with the Broads Hopper. If you are in North Norfolk, look out for the Coast Hopper and if you are in and around Breckland, you might like to check out the Brecks Bus or Peddars Wayfarer Bus. The Fens is served by Fenland Connections.

Travelling by Rail

'one' operates half hourly services from London Liverpool Street to Norwich and the average journey time is just 1 hour 40 minutes. Local connecting services are available to Great Yarmouth, Cromer, Sheringham, Ely and Cambridge. Services from Harwich (see the "Travelling by Boat" section) to Norwich are also available with a connection.

It also takes approximately 1 hour 40 minutes to travel from London King's Cross to King's Lynn and this is served by First Capital Connect.

If you're coming to Norfolk from the Midlands, the North and Scotland, simply change at Peterborough. Central Trains operates hourly services between Peterborough and Norwich.

National and local rail information is available from National Rail Enquiries on 0845 7 484950.

If you're planning a cycling holiday in Norfolk, you can usually carry your bike on the train but be sure to check with your operator prior to travel. Once in Norfolk there are a number of small, independent, rail services to choose from including the Bure Valley Railway, the Bittern Line, the North Norfolk Railway and Wherry Lines. For further details, see our Places to Visit search or contact one of the Tourist Information Centres.

Travelling by Air

Norwich International airport is located four miles from Norwich city centre. Scheduled flights are available from a variety of UK destinations with Eastern Airways, Flybe and BMI. Regular daily services are also available with KLM from Amsterdam, which connects to over 500 worldwide destinations. Numerous charter flights are offered.

Norfolk is only a 75 minute drive from London Stansted airport.

Travelling by Boat

Car and passenger ferries operate daily to Harwich, which is approximately a two hour drive or an hour and half train journey from Norwich. European destinations include the Hook of Holland with Stena Line and Esjberg with DFDS Seaways.

Norfolk is famous for the Norfolk Broads and with 125 miles of navigable waterways, there are plenty of boating opportunities for you to take advantage of when you arrive. Check out our Places to Stay section for boating holidays and our Places to Visit search to find out more about boat trips and hire.

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