Norwich travel guide

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You're Going to Love Norwich

With a population of 177,636, Norwich is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Norwich to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Norwich

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Ivy Norwich Brasserie (30 London Street) and The Assembly House (Theatre Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Lodge at Salhouse (Vicarage Rd) and Namaste Village Norwich (131-139 Queens Road) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Norwich.

When to visit Norwich

Norwich in January
Estimated hotel price
$160
1 night at 3-star hotel
Norwich in January
Estimated hotel price
$160
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Norwich

Plane

When flying to Norwich, you’ll arrive at Norwich Airport (NWI), which is located 4 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Norwich from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 27h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Norwich, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Norwich to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around $62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about $56 for a 1h 50m trip. Located 0.1 miles from the city centre, Norwich is the busiest station in Norwich. Another popular train station is Norwich Reedham, located 11 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Norwich is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 99 miles from Norwich. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Norwich, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Norwich takes 95 miles and will cost you around $11. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 135 miles. The most popular bus station is Norwich University of East Anglia, located 3 miles from the city centre of Norwich. Norwich University Parking is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Norwich, you’ll arrive at Norwich Airport (NWI), which is located 4 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Norwich from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 27h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Norwich, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Norwich to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around $62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about $56 for a 1h 50m trip. Located 0.1 miles from the city centre, Norwich is the busiest station in Norwich. Another popular train station is Norwich Reedham, located 11 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Norwich is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 99 miles from Norwich. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Norwich, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Norwich takes 95 miles and will cost you around $11. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 135 miles. The most popular bus station is Norwich University of East Anglia, located 3 miles from the city centre of Norwich. Norwich University Parking is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Norwich

Airlines serving Norwich

Lufthansa
Good (4,684 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (944 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,551 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,618 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,301 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (489 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,591 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,968 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,118 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,457 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,882 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (873 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,179 reviews)
LOT
Good (683 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (818 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,674 reviews)
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Where to stay in Norwich

Average rates range from around $168 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $260 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Norwich

Most booked hotels in Norwich

The Maids Head Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$206+
Holiday Inn Norwich City
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$190+
Revado Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$112+
Dunston Hall
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$219+
Sprowston Manor Hotel, Golf & Country Club
4 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
$152+

Hiring a car in Norwich

Expect to pay $3.06 per litre in Norwich (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $36.68 and $48.91. The most frequently booked car type in Norwich is Intermediate (Vauxhall Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.06 per litre in Norwich (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $36.68 and $48.91. The most frequently booked car type in Norwich is Intermediate (Vauxhall Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.