Kings Lynn to London Kings Cross Trains From £16.50*

Travel by train from Kings Lynn to London Kings Cross on fast, affordable direct routes that take you to the capital in under two hours.

Passengers heading south for a family day out or a business meeting can get from Kings Lynn to London quickly and without the hassle of driving. On Great Northern trains, taking the train to the capital is comfortable and affordable, as prices start from just £16.50.

From the first train at 04:44 to the last train at 22:44, taking a family day trip from Kings Lynn to London is easy and convenient by train. Along the route, you’ll cruise past scenic Cambridgeshire countryside beside the River Cam, with views of Ely Cathedral to boot.

Great Northern operates major commuter services into London from Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and eastern Bedfordshire, notably via the Great Northern route, which connects London Kings Cross with Peterborough, Letchworth Garden City, Cambridge, Ely, and Kings Lynn, among other key railway stations in the East of England.

Departing from Kings Lynn

For trains from Kings Lynn to London, start your journey at Kings Lynn Station. Situated centrally in the heart of the historical market town of Kings Lynn, on the River Great Ouse, the station has a full range of amenities and shops for a pleasant departure experience.

With step-free access, tactile pavements, customer information screens, announcements, induction loop, and accessible toilets, the station is well designed for disabled and reduced mobility passengers. Getting to Kings Lynn Station is easy too by bus or taxi. There are drop-off places outside the front of the station, as well as ample bicycle storage spaces.

At Kings Lynn Station, you can board regular trains to London Kings Cross with Great Northern. Save more on your trip when you buy cheap train tickets in advance with TrainPal.

Main stops

On the direct route from Kings Lynn to London Kings Cross, the train will call at some or all of 

Watlington, Downham Market, Littleport, Ely, Waterbeach, Cambridge North, Cambridge, Royston, and Letchworth Garden City, depending on the exact train times and route. On average, the journey takes approximately 1 hour 52 minutes.

Arriving at London Kings Cross

Get to London quickly and without changing trains from Kings Lynn to London Kings Cross. Better yet, your arriving station is one of the most iconic railway stations in the UK.

As one of the UK’s best-connected stations, Kings Cross has everything you could need when arriving by train. The station is well-equipped for all passengers, with accessible toilets, well-provisioned waiting areas, and fast free station Wi-Fi. Potterheads can grab a picture of the famous Platform 9 ¾.

When you’re ready to head out, you’ll be ideally located to access all corners of the capital on the London Underground (choose between the Circle, Metropolitan, Hammersmith & City, or Victoria lines) or local buses (board from the stop on Euston Road). If you’d rather walk or cycle, doing so is simple with bike hire available from directly outside Kings Cross.

For onward travel, Kings Cross has frequent connections around the UK, to cities like Nottingham, York, Hull, Edinburgh, Dundee, Lincoln, and Cambridge.

Great Northern train classes

When travelling with Great Northern, choose between functionality and affordability with Standard Class, or the luxurious experience of Kings Lynn to London Kings Cross First Class tickets.

• Standard Class: A comfortable journey on clean, modern trains. Experience the benefits of plug sockets for laptops and mobiles, free onboard Wi-Fi, seat reservations on services to and from London, and ample luggage space.
• First Class: For the best travel experience between Kings Lynn and London, choose a first-class ticket. In addition to a more peaceful environment, first-class passengers on Great Northern trains get a guaranteed table, and more spacious seats. Remember: many Railcards can be used on first-class tickets, so you don’t have to miss out on ⅓  off fares, even when you upgrade.

Great Northern train travel advice

• Bicycles: Bring a bike with you from Kings Lynn to London for free – no need to book! Be aware that, on busy services, you may be asked not to bring your bike onboard if there is a risk it might block the doors or obstruct other passengers.
• Passenger Assist: Passengers who require assistance with their journey can arrange this with Great Northern before travelling, from help boarding or disembarking from the train, to detailed rail information and station navigation.
• Children: Under 5s go free on all Great Northern trains. Children aged 5 to 15 can usually travel at a reduced cost of 50% off full-price fares.
• Pets: Well-behaved pets are welcome on Great Northern trains, so long as dogs must be kept on a short lead at all times, and other pets stay in a basket no bigger than 85 x 60 x 60 cm.
• Luggage: Generous bagged allowances mean you don’t have to squeeze everything into one bag for your trip to London. Bring one item of hand luggage, and up to two larger items (no bigger than 30 x 70 x 90 cm).

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.