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

King's Lynn Tourism | King's Lynn Guide

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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. 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.

When to visit King's Lynn

King's Lynn in November
Estimated hotel price
£49
1 night at 3-star hotel
King's Lynn in November
Estimated hotel price
£49
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 97 km from King's Lynn. The shortest domestic flight to King's Lynn departs from London and takes around 16h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to King's Lynn. Located 0.8 km 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 9 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to King's Lynn is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 144 km from King's Lynn. You’ll find branches of Turo and U-Save, 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 362 km and will cost you around £24. From Southampton, the ticket costs about £101 for a journey of 668 km.

Plane

Although King's Lynn doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Stansted Airport (STN), which is located 97 km from King's Lynn. The shortest domestic flight to King's Lynn departs from London and takes around 16h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to King's Lynn. Located 0.8 km 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 9 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to King's Lynn is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 144 km from King's Lynn. You’ll find branches of Turo and U-Save, 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 362 km and will cost you around £24. From Southampton, the ticket costs about £101 for a journey of 668 km.

Airports near King's Lynn

LTNLondon Luton
EMANottingham East Midlands
STNLondon Stansted

Airlines serving King's Lynn

Lufthansa
Good (7,930 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,502 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,893 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,308 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,422 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,923 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,182 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,574 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,603 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,751 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,561 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,939 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,390 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (403 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,210 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,280 reviews)
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Where to stay in King's Lynn

Average rates range from around £98 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £69 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 (9.9, Excellent reviews)
£108+
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Chalk and Cheese
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£116+
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The Hoste and The Vine House Hotels
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£109+
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Heacham Manor Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£98+
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Crown Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£90+
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BrickSage Rooms, King's Lynn South Gate
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£53+
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Hiring a car in King's Lynn

Expect to pay £1.47 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 £17.57 and £23.43. Compact (Nissan Juke or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in King's Lynn, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.47 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 £17.57 and £23.43. Compact (Nissan Juke or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in King's Lynn, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.

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