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. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Norwich has to offer.

Where to Eat in Norwich

If you’re looking for affordable options, Zaks - Poringland (119 The Street) and Zaks - Mousehold (The Pavilion Gurney Road) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Assembly House (Theatre Street) and The Lodge at Salhouse (Vicarage Rd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Norwich.

When to visit Norwich

Norwich in January
Estimated hotel price
$192
1 night at 3-star hotel
Norwich in January
Estimated hotel price
$192
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 6 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Norwich from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 28h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Norwich, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Norwich to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around $65 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $39 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 0.2 km from the city centre, Norwich is the busiest station in Norwich. Another popular train station is Norwich Reedham, located 18 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Norwich is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 159 km from Norwich. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Norwich using National Express or FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Norwich takes 209 km and will cost you around $12. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 217 km. The most popular bus station is Norwich University of East Anglia, located 5 km from the city centre of Norwich. Norwich Central Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 1.0 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Norwich, you’ll arrive at Norwich Airport (NWI), which is located 6 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Norwich from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 28h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Norwich, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Norwich to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around $65 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $39 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 0.2 km from the city centre, Norwich is the busiest station in Norwich. Another popular train station is Norwich Reedham, located 18 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Norwich is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 159 km from Norwich. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Norwich using National Express or FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Norwich takes 209 km and will cost you around $12. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 217 km. The most popular bus station is Norwich University of East Anglia, located 5 km from the city centre of Norwich. Norwich Central Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 1.0 km from the city centre.

Airports near Norwich

Airlines serving Norwich

Lufthansa
Good (7,489 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,402 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,456 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,973 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,010 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,990 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,976 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,475 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,374 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,649 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (853 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,295 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,532 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,279 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,130 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,023 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,080 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,380 reviews)
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Where to stay in Norwich

Average rates range from around $221 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $327 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 (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$268+
Holiday Inn Norwich City By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$196+
Travelodge Norwich Central Riverside
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$95+
Dunston Hall
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$191+
Revado Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$133+
Sprowston Manor Hotel, Golf & Country Club
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$156+

Hiring a car in Norwich

Expect to pay $3.18 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 $38.06 and $50.75. The most frequently booked car type in Norwich is Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.18 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 $38.06 and $50.75. The most frequently booked car type in Norwich is Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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