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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Kings Lynn to London
Cheapest price
£19
Average price
£26
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
1 h 51 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
143 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kings Lynn to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kings Lynn to London will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £19.
Of the 5 trains that leave Kings Lynn for London every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 143 km distance in an average of 1 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 53 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Kings Lynn to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kings Lynn to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 143 km
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£34 Average Price | £29 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Live departures
Kings Lynn to London train times
The table below shows live departures for Kings Lynn to London trains for today, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20:42 Kings Lynn | 1h50 | 22:32 London | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 6 December | |||||
| 04:42 Kings Lynn | 1h50 | 06:32 London | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:12 Kings Lynn | 1h50 | 10:02 London | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:42 Kings Lynn | 1h50 | 10:32 London | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:12 Kings Lynn | 1h53 | 11:05 London | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:42 Kings Lynn | 1h50 | 12:32 London | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Kings Lynn to London
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Trains from Kings Lynn to London run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:12, the last at 23:17. The fastest train covers the 143 km distance in 1h 46m.
Distance 143 km |
Average train duration 2h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 46m |
First train 00:12 |
Last train 23:17 |
Train companies: Great Northern, Abellio Greater Anglia, Thameslink from Kings Lynn to London trainsGreat Northern, Abellio Greater Anglia, Thameslink trains will get you between Kings Lynn and London from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from King's Lynn to London
The historic Norfolk port of King's Lynn on the Wash has direct rail connections with London. Travellers heading for the capital can choose from daily direct services from two operators, arriving at King's Cross Station or Liverpool Street. Connections range from very early in the morning to late in the evening, with journey times of under two hours for the fastest services.
Which train companies travel from King's Lynn to London?
Great Northern Trains operate daily direct trains from King's Lynn to London King's Cross. Greater Anglia Trains have direct services to Liverpool Street station from the Norfolk coast. Some additional indirect connections are available using Great Northern and Greater Anglia services via Cambridge.
How long is the train from King's Lynn to London?
The quickest service from King's Lynn to London is provided by some Great Northern Trains departures to King's Cross, taking one hour and 50 minutes to make the 98-mile trip south. Most connections to King's Cross take around five minutes longer. Greater Anglia services to London Liverpool Street take two hours and eight minutes.
How many trains are there from King's Lynn to London?
On weekdays, Greater Anglia offers two daily direct trains to London Liverpool Street from King's Lynn; both are early morning departures. The Great Northern timetable has daily direct services to London King's Cross roughly every half hour from early morning to mid morning and then hourly until just before 11:00 p.m. The Great Northern Sunday schedule has no early morning departures and an hourly service throughout the day.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from King's Lynn to London?
Departure train station: King's Lynn Station is situated on the east side of the city centre, with local buses available from the stop nearby on Blackfriars Road. The concourse has a coffee bar, shop, free WiFi and taxi rank.
Arrival train station: London King's Cross station is on the north side of central London, served by Underground trains on six lines and city bus stops on Euston Road. Liverpool Street Station is on the east side of the city centre, with Tube connections on four lines and bus links available. Both stations have numerous restaurants, shops, cafes and pubs.
FAQs: Kings Lynn to London train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kings Lynn to London by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Kings Lynn and London
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 20:00 Saturday 05:30 - 19:30 Sunday 07:50 - 17:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is on the bridge outside the ticket office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Great Northern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: WC on station concourse
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: A heated waiting room is available on platform 1
- Storage location: Station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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ShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 13:0015:15 - 19:20 Saturday 08:45 - 15:45 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Taxi: YES
- Accessible taxis: Yes
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category C station: This station does not have step-free access. Assistance Meeting Point is in the Ticket Hall next to the taxi office.
- Accessible taxis: Yes
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Great Northern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Waiting rooms location: A heated waiting room is available on platforms 3 & 4
- Storage location: Inside booking office, and opposite booking office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 20:05 Saturday 07:40 - 14:40 Sunday 09:00 - 17:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category C station: This station does not have step-free access. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: No
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting areas on platform 2
- Storage location: Cycle hub
- Storage CCTV: Yes
ParkingDiningAccessibilityBike ParkingBike Rental
Information Desk- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Accessibility category C . This station does not have step-free access.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Three stands outside station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Announcements, Arrival screens
- Onward travel information: London buses operate from outside the station
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Use Bus stop M in Cambridge Heath Road for northbound services toward Enfield Town/Cheshunt/Chingford Use Bus stop P in Mare Street for southbound services towards Liverpool Street
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