Private company

Lynn and Hunstanton Railway

Railway line in Norfolk, England

The Lynn and Hunstanton Railway was a line connecting King's Lynn and Hunstanton in Norfolk, England that opened in 1862. The railway was a major factor in developing Hunstanton as a seaside resort and residential community.² It ceased to exist in 1874.¹ Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Aug 1, 1861Founded¹

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Hunstanton rly — Photo: Afterbrunel, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons³

The Lynn and Hunstanton Railway was a line connecting King's Lynn and Hunstanton in Norfolk, England that opened in 1862. The railway was a major factor in developing Hunstanton as a seaside resort and residential community.²

Acquisitions

Succeeded by Hunstanton and West Norfolk Railway¹

Timeline

Jul 1, 1874Dissolved Dissolved¹
Aug 1, 1861Founded Founded¹

Links

WikipediaLynn and Hunstanton Railway
More imagesWikimedia Commons
WikidataQ55099056

Sources

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WikidataLynn and Hunstanton Railway on Wikidata
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WikipediaLynn and Hunstanton Railway on Wikipedia
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Wikimedia CommonsLynn and Hunstanton Railway photo by Afterbrunel, CC BY-SA 4.0