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Great Yarmouth

Visiting Great Yarmouth

Great Yarmouth is on your list of places to visit - fantastic. Let's talk about restaurants, getting there and some tips about what to do when you arrive.

What Should I Do In Great Yarmouth?

If you have 3 hours, a half day or even a week in Great Yarmouth then we have some suggestions for you. Read our guides and get going today!

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FAQs About Great Yarmouth

How Do I Get To Great Yarmouth?

Driving directions to Great Yarmouth:

  1. If coming from Norwich, head east on the A47 and follow signs for Great Yarmouth.
  2. If coming from Lowestoft, head north on the A12, then join the A47 and follow signs for Great Yarmouth.
  3. If coming from London, take the M11 towards Cambridge/Norwich, then join the A11 towards Norwich. Follow signs for Great Yarmouth once you reach the A47.
  4. If coming from Cambridge, take the A11 towards Norwich, then join the A47 towards Great Yarmouth.

Rail directions to Great Yarmouth:

  1. If coming from Norwich, take the Greater Anglia train towards Great Yarmouth. The journey takes approximately 35-40 minutes.
  2. If coming from Lowestoft, take the Greater Anglia train towards Norwich, then change at Reedham for the Great Yarmouth train. The journey takes approximately 1 hour.
  3. If coming from London, take the Greater Anglia train towards Norwich, then change at Norwich for the Great Yarmouth train. The journey takes approximately 2.5 hours.

If travelling from nearby landmarks:

  • If coming from the city of Norwich, it is best to take the A47 by car or the Greater Anglia train towards Great Yarmouth.
  • If coming from the town of Lowestoft, it is best to take the A12 and then join the A47 towards Great Yarmouth by car or take the Greater Anglia train towards Norwich, then change at Reedham for the Great Yarmouth train.
  • If coming from the seaside town of Great Yarmouth, no directions needed! You're already there!

What's The Nearest Airport To Great Yarmouth?

The closest airport to Great Yarmouth is Norwich International Airport, which is approximately 21 miles away. The easiest way to get to Great Yarmouth from the airport is by taxi or bus. There are buses available outside the airport that go directly to Great Yarmouth. Alternatively, you could hire a car from the airport and drive to Great Yarmouth, which should take around 30 minutes.

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