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Visit Cromer Pier & Pavilion Theatre car-free
It’s easy to visit Cromer Pier & Pavilion Theatre on the North Norfolk Coast car-free. You will be treated to pretty views and regular services whichever route you choose.
Train rides through scenic countryside leave from: Norwich (about 45 mins), Sheringham (10 mins), North Walsham (15 mins) and Hoveton & Wroxham (30 mins) in the Norfolk Broads. It’s then about a 10-minute stroll to Cromer Pier.
Buses take a scenic route along the sea from: Sheringham (about 15 mins), Mundesley (25 mins), Blakeney (45 mins), North Walsham (50 mins) and Wells-next-the-Sea (65 mins). It’s then a 5-minute stroll to Cromer Pier.
There are also buses from Aylsham (25 mins) and Norwich (75 mins).
Check our recommended route for step-by-step directions and use our journey planner to get the best route from where you are.
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There are Norfolk Coast Path walks to Felbrigg Estate, Sheringham, Overstrand, Weybourne and Mundesley. Follow the Weavers Way from Great Yarmouth or Paston Way from North Walsham. Bittern Line walks has a scenic detour from Roughton Road to Cromer Pier.
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A range of tickets are available offering unlimited travel specifically on Sanders Coaches bus services in Norfolk too (all Cromer buses except bus 33).
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Here’s some information on access to attractions, buses and trains, and here’s some information on access at Cromer Pier & Pavilion Theatre.
The scenic Bittern Line runs from Norwich and Sheringham to Cromer.
Coasthopper 1 runs from Wells-next-the-Sea via Sheringham and Blakeney.
Coasthoppers 2 and 5 run from North Walsham via Mundesley.
Getting to Cromer Pier & Pavilion Theatre car-free
Here's our recommended route to Cromer Pier & Pavilion Theatre. To get bus and train times and walking routes use our journey planner.
By train
From Norwich, Sheringham, North Walsham, Hoveton & Wroxham
There are direct trains to Cromer from Norwich (45 mins) to Sheringham (10 mins) on the scenic Bittern Line via North Walsham (15 mins) and Hoveton & Wroxham (30 mins). Trains also call at: West Runton, Roughton Road, Gunton, Worstead and Salhouse. There are connections at Norwich from around the country (see below).
The last train back to Norwich leaves at about 23.58 (00.18 on Saturday and 21.54 on Sunday).
The last train back to Sheringham leaves at about 23.33 (23.53 on Saturday and 21.29 on Sunday).
It’s about a 10-minute stroll from the train station to the pier.
By bus from the West
From Sheringham, Blakeney and Wells-next-the-Sea
The scenic Coasthopper bus 1 also runs to Cromer from Sheringham (Railway Approach, 15 mins), Blakeney (Bus Shelter, 45 mins) and Wells-next-the-Sea (The Buttlands, 65 mins). Buses leave regularly. Hop off at Cromer Bus Interchange. From the bus stop it’s about a 5-minute stroll to the pier. The last bus back is 17.20 (16.40 on Sundays).
Change at Wells-next-the-Sea if you travel from Fakenham or Kings Lynn, or from the Walsingham steam train.
From Sheringham
Buses 44A, X40 and X44 also run to Cromer from Sheringham. Buses leave from Railway Approach frequently. The journey takes about 20 minutes. Jump off at Cromer Bus Interchange. From the bus stop it’s about a 5-minute stroll to the pier. The last bus back is at 23.41 (19.29 on Sundays).
Change at Sheringham if you travel from Holt by bus or steam train.
By bus from the East
From Mundesley and North Walsham
The scenic Coasthopper bus CH2 and bus 5 run to Cromer from Mundesley (Station Road, 25 mins) and North Walsham (Travel Hub, 50 mins). Buses leave regularly. Hop off at The Loke (by a grey and blue building). From the bus stop it’s about a 5-minute stroll to the pier. The last bus back is at 17.52 (18.10 on Sunday).
From North Walsham
Buses 6A, 33 and 18 & 18A also run to Cromer from North Walsham.
By bus from the South
From Alysham
Buses 44A, X40 & X44 and 18 &18A run to Cromer from Aylsham. Buses leave from the Bus Shelter regularly. The journey takes about 25 minutes. Hop off at The Loke (by a grey and blue building). From the bus stop it’s about a 5-minute stroll to the pier. The last bus back is at 21.28 (16.53 on Sunday).
Change at Aylsham from the Wroxham steam train.
From Norwich
Buses 44A, X40 and X44 run to Cromer. Buses leave from Norwich Bus Station (Sand N) frequently. The journey takes about 75 minutes. Hop off at The Loke (by a grey and blue building). From the bus stop it’s about a 5-minute stroll to the pier. The last bus back is at 21.28 (16.53 on Sunday).
There are bus connections at Norwich from many places, including: Long Stratton (30 mins), Dereham (35 mins) and Beccles (40 mins). There are also coaches from London.
By train via Norwich
The scenic Wherry Lines run to Norwich from Lowestoft (about 40 mins) and Great Yarmouth (60 mins) via Brundall (10 mins) and Acle (20 mins).
There are other services from: Wymondham (15 mins), Attleborough (20 mins), Ipswich (40 mins), Thetford (50 mins), Colchester (60 mins), Cambridge (75 mins), Peterborough (85 mins), London Liverpool Street, London Stratford International (105 mins), Nottingham, Sheffield, Manchester Piccadilly and Liverpool Lime Street.
Trains run direct to Cromer from Norwich in about 45 minutes- see above.
About Cromer Pier & Pavilion Theatre
A visit to the North Norfolk coast wouldn’t be complete without a visit to heritage attraction Cromer Pier.
● Visit our 500 seat theatre, one of only five left in the UK,
● The Cromer Pier Show “Where the West End meets the seaside” from little ones to grandparents. Opens 1st July to the 30th September.
● Eat and drink at Tides Bistro and Pavilion Bar. Outstanding views of the coast and sunsets to die for. Tides Takeaway at the entrance for great food on the move.
● Crabbing from the pier is a must, we have all that you need at our perfectly stocked gift shop packed with quality memory makers and “must have essentials”.
● Dog Friendly, we welcome four legged friends, so the whole family can enjoy a day out together.
For any queries about visiting contact Cromer Pier & Pavilion Theatre on 01263 512495 or boxoffice@cromerpier.co.uk
Address: Cromer Pier, The Promenade, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9HE. Visit Website