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, Rooftop Gardens (The Union Building) and The Buckinghamshire Arms (Blickling) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Waters Edge Restaurant (Mill Hill) and Afternoon tea at Benji's Cafe (1-11 London St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Norwich.

When to visit Norwich

Norwich in January
Estimated hotel price
$191
1 night at 3-star hotel
Norwich in January
Estimated hotel price
$191
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 Lille takes 1h 20m and costs around $80 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $35 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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Norwich using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Norwich takes 209 km and will cost you around $12. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 233 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 Lille takes 1h 20m and costs around $80 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $35 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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Norwich using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Norwich takes 209 km and will cost you around $12. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 233 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
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Lufthansa
Good (7,718 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,680 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,052 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,176 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,849 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,087 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,164 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,715 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,522 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,469 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,624 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,654 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,370 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,130 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,349 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,431 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
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Where to stay in popular areas of Norwich

Most booked hotels in Norwich

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Park Farm Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$293+
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Holiday Inn Norwich City By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$160+
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Holiday Inn Express Norwich By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$132+
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Revado Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$92+
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Dunston Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$211+
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Sprowston Manor Hotel, Golf & Country Club
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$143+
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Hiring a car in Norwich

Expect to pay $3.17 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 $38.04 and $50.72. The most frequently booked car type in Norwich is Compact (BMW 1 Series or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (MG 3 or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.17 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 $38.04 and $50.72. The most frequently booked car type in Norwich is Compact (BMW 1 Series or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (MG 3 or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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