Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

King's Lynn travel guide

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You're Going to Love King's Lynn

With a population of 34,564, King's Lynn is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in King's Lynn to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in King's Lynn

If you’re looking for affordable options, NEST Farmhouse (Fakenham Rd) and The Jolly Sailors (Main Road) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Liv Pan Asia (Holme Road) and Crown & Mitre (Ferry St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in King's Lynn.

When to visit King's Lynn

King's Lynn in November
Estimated hotel price
£43
1 night at 3-star hotel
King's Lynn in November
Estimated hotel price
£43
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to King's Lynn in July, when the average temperature is 15 °C, and the highest can go up to 19 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 1 °C, with an average temperature of 3 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 60 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in King's Lynn, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.

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How to Get to King's Lynn

Plane

Although King's Lynn doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Stansted Airport (STN), which is located 60 miles from King's Lynn. The shortest domestic flight to King's Lynn departs from London and takes around 12h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving King's Lynn, followed by Train. The train journey from King's Lynn to London takes 4h 20m and costs around £53 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cardiff, expect to pay about £102 for a 9h 25m trip. Located 0.5 miles from the city centre, King's Lynn is the busiest station in King's Lynn. Another popular train station is King's Lynn Watlington, located 6 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to King's Lynn is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 89 miles from King's Lynn. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to King's Lynn using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to King's Lynn takes 170 miles and will cost you around £13. From Southampton, the ticket costs about £49 for a journey of 400 miles.

Plane

Although King's Lynn doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Stansted Airport (STN), which is located 60 miles from King's Lynn. The shortest domestic flight to King's Lynn departs from London and takes around 12h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving King's Lynn, followed by Train. The train journey from King's Lynn to London takes 4h 20m and costs around £53 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cardiff, expect to pay about £102 for a 9h 25m trip. Located 0.5 miles from the city centre, King's Lynn is the busiest station in King's Lynn. Another popular train station is King's Lynn Watlington, located 6 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to King's Lynn is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 89 miles from King's Lynn. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to King's Lynn using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to King's Lynn takes 170 miles and will cost you around £13. From Southampton, the ticket costs about £49 for a journey of 400 miles.

Airports near King's Lynn

LTNLondon Luton
EMANottingham East Midlands
STNLondon Stansted

Airlines serving King's Lynn

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in King's Lynn

Average rates range from around £111 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £57 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of King's Lynn

Most booked hotels in King's Lynn

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Belle Vue Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (9.8, Excellent reviews)
£107+
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Congham Hall Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
£233+
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Chalk and Cheese
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£111+
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The Hoste and The Vine House Hotels
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£118+
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King's Lynn Caravan & Camping Park
0 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£46+
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Heacham Manor Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£117+
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Hiring a car in King's Lynn

Hiring a car in King's Lynn costs £42 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 25% more expensive than at Norwich Arpt.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in King's Lynn (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in King's Lynn, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in King's Lynn costs £42 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 25% more expensive than at Norwich Arpt.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in King's Lynn (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in King's Lynn, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.

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