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Visit Richardson’s Boating Holidays car-free
It takes a little planning to reach Richardson’s Boating Holidays and Marina Café in secluded Stalham car-free. Buses run through the Norfolk Broads towards the beach.
There are buses a few times per day from: Norwich (about 50 mins), Great Yarmouth (55 mins) and North Walsham (20 mins). It’s then about a 10-minute stroll to Richardson’s Boating Holidays.
There are regular direct trains to Hoveton & Wroxham from Norwich, Sheringham and Cromer. It’s then an about 30-minute bus ride.
Check our recommended route for step-by-step directions and use our journey planner to get the best route from where you are.
Enjoy 20% off amazing coffee, cookies, cakes and milkshakes in our Marina Café when arriving car-free, by bus or bike. (NOTE: 20% off your first order only)
Plan your cycle route here. The Weavers Way and other local routes go to Stalham.
The Weavers Way from Cromer to Great Yarmouth passes through Stalham. You can walk to: Staithe, Hickling, North Walsham, Aylsham and Acle.
Stripes Express, Stalham, Wroxham Taxis or A2Z Taxis, Wroxham.
Travel Norfolk Fusion Day tickets cover bus operators across Norfolk.
A range of tickets are available offering unlimited travel specifically on Konectbus (bus 5B) and Sanders Coaches (buses 6, X6 and 34).
Greater Anglia Rail has a range of train ticket discounts and offers at events and attractions.
If you’re travelling by train in a group of 3 or more you can save 34% with GroupSave.
Here’s some information on access to attractions, buses and trains. The boats are not wheelchair accessible.
Getting to Richardson’s Boating Holidays car-free
Here's our recommended route to Richardson’s Boating Holidays. To get bus and train times and walking routes use our journey planner.
By train
There are direct trains to Norwich from: London Liverpool Street (about 105 mins), London Stratford International (105 mins), Cambridge (75 mins), Peterborough (85 mins), Nottingham (2.5 hrs), Sheffield (3hrs 40 mins), Manchester Piccadilly (4.5 hrs), Liverpool Lime Street (5.5 hrs or change), Colchester (60 mins), Thetford (50 mins), Ipswich (40 mins), Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth (30-40 mins on the scenic Wherry Lines), Attleborough (20 mins) and Wymondham (15 mins).
Change for the regular direct train to Hoveton & Wroxham from Norwich (about 10 mins) on the scenic Bittern Line. The train also runs from: Cromer (30 mins), Sheringham (40 mins), North Walsham (15 mins), Worstead (5 mins) and West Runton (35 mins).
Walk for about 5 minutes to Roys Department Store.
Bus 5B from Hoveton & Wroxham stops not far from Richardson’s Boating Holidays. Buses leave a few times per day (none on Sundays). The journey takes about 30 minutes. Hop off at Stalham Radio Shop (by an old petrol station).
From the bus stop it’s (about) a 10-minute stroll through the village (crossing an A road).
From Norwich train station
Bus 5B from Norwich stops not far from Richardson’s Boating Holidays. Buses leave from Norwich train station (Stop DD) a few times per day (none on Sundays). The journey takes about 50 minutes. Hop off at Stalham Radio Shop (by an old petrol station).
From the bus stop it’s (about) a 10-minute stroll through the village (crossing an A road).
From Norwich town centre
Bus 5B from Norwich stops not far from Richardson’s Boating Holidays. Buses leave from St Stephens Street (Stop BC) or Castle Meadow (Stop CC) a few times per day (none on Sundays). The journey takes about 50 minutes. Hop off at Stalham Radio Shop (by an old petrol station).
From the bus stop it’s (about) a 10-minute stroll through the village (crossing an A road).
From Great Yarmouth and Caister-on-Sea
Bus 6 and bus X6 from Great Yarmouth stops not far from Richardson’s Boating Holidays. Buses leave from Market Gates (Stand A) a few times per day (none on Sundays). The journey takes about 55 minutes via Caister-on-Sea shops. Hop off at Stalham Radio Shop (by an old petrol station).
From the bus stop it’s (about) a 10-minute stroll through the village (crossing an A road).
From North Walsham
Bus 6 and bus X6 from Great Yarmouth stops not far from Richardson’s Boating Holidays. Buses leave from Travel Hub (Stand A) a few times per day (none on Sundays). The journey takes about 20 minutes. Hop off at Tesco (the supermarket is behind a hedge).
From the bus stop it’s (about) a 10-minute walk along the A road and through the village, with pavements.
From Mundesley
Bus 34 runs from Mundesley stops not far from Richardson’s Boating Holidays. Buses leave from Esplanade a few times per day (not at weekends). The journey takes about 35 minutes. Hop off at Stalham Radio Shop (by an old petrol station).
From the bus stop it’s (about) a 10-minute stroll through the village (crossing an A road).
By coach or bus via Norwich
There are direct coaches to Norwich from: Great Yarmouth (coach 491 and bus 727), London (coach 490 and coach 491), Cambridge (bus 727 and bus 728) and Birmingham (bus M37).
There are buses from across Norfolk and North Suffolk.
Bus 5B from Norwich stops not far from Richardson’s Boating Holidays. Buses leave from St Stephens Street (Stop BC) or Castle Meadow (Stop CC) a few times per day (none on Sundays). The journey takes about 50 minutes. Hop off at Stalham Radio Shop (by an old petrol station).
About Richardson’s Boating Holidays
Explore the stunning Broads National Park from the water with Richardson’s Boating Holidays. The Broads National Park is Britain’s finest and best-loved boating holiday location. With stunning scenery, unique access to wildlife, and historic watermills and windmills, as well as a delicious range of
pubs and restaurants to enjoy.
Visit the cathedral city of Norwich, with its historic market and great independent shops - there’s plenty to see and do. Norfolk is a county rich with history and heritage, with many museums, heritage sites, and historic buildings to see.
Richardson’s has nearly 80 years' experience helping visitors enjoy the Norfolk Broads and as the largest operator of hire craft on the Broads our motor cruisers come in a range of sizes; from 2 berths, ideal for couples to 12 berths, great for family groups and friends. If a relaxed, peaceful and stimulating adventure is what you are looking for, a boating holiday on the Broads is perfect for you.
For any queries about visiting contact Richardson’s Boating Holidays on or goodjourney@richardsonsgroup.net
Address: Richardson's, Stalham Boatyard, The Staithe, Stalham, Norfolk, NR12 9BX. Visit Website