Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Norwich travel guide

Norwich Tourism | Norwich Guide

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, The Ivy Norwich Brasserie (30 London Street) and Estabulo Norwich (5 Riverside) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Pho - Norwich (5 Queen St) and Kings Head, Coltishall (26 Wroxham Rd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Norwich.

When to visit Norwich

Norwich in February
Estimated hotel price
$199
1 night at 3-star hotel
Norwich in February
Estimated hotel price
$199
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 25h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Norwich, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Norwich to Southampton takes 1h 50m and costs around $82 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bournemouth, expect to pay about $92 for a 2h 00m 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 Hertz and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Norwich using FlixBus or National Express. From Southampton, the bus ride to Norwich takes 209 km and will cost you around $15. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $32 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 25h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Norwich, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Norwich to Southampton takes 1h 50m and costs around $82 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bournemouth, expect to pay about $92 for a 2h 00m 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 Hertz and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Norwich using FlixBus or National Express. From Southampton, the bus ride to Norwich takes 209 km and will cost you around $15. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $32 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

NWINorwich Arpt
CBGCambridge

Airlines serving Norwich

KLM
Good (1,461 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,818 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,774 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,237 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,240 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,889 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,128 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,375 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,541 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,536 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,702 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,764 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,420 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,182 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,974 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Norwich

Most booked hotels in Norwich

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Holiday Inn Norwich City By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$167+
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Holiday Inn Express Norwich By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$127+
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Marlborough Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$112+
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Dunston Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$217+
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Riverside Hotel Bed and Breakfast
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$122+
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Sprowston Manor Hotel, Golf & Country Club
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$102+
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Hiring a car in Norwich

Expect to pay $2.97 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 $35.62 and $47.49. 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 Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.97 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 $35.62 and $47.49. 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 Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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