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

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 - Waterside (Barrack Street) and Prelude at Norwich Theatre Royal (Theatre Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Pho - Norwich (5 Queen St) 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
$185
1 night at 3-star hotel
Norwich in January
Estimated hotel price
$185
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 32h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Norwich, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Norwich to Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around $60 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about $77 for a 2h 01m 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 $13. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $13 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 32h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Norwich, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Norwich to Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around $60 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about $77 for a 2h 01m 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 $13. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $13 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

Lufthansa
Good (7,409 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,361 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,956 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,730 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,928 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,931 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,334 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,139 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,484 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,882 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,323 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (993 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
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Where to stay in Norwich

Average rates range from around $198 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $310 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Norwich

Most booked hotels in Norwich

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The Maids Head Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$277+
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Holiday Inn Norwich City By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$190+
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Travelodge Norwich Central Riverside
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$97+
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Dunston Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$208+
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Revado Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$112+
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Sprowston Manor Hotel, Golf & Country Club
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$166+
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Hiring a car in Norwich

Expect to pay $3.01 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 $36.05 and $48.06.

Expect to pay $3.01 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 $36.05 and $48.06.

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