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, 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 January
Estimated hotel price
$196
1 night at 3-star hotel
Norwich in January
Estimated hotel price
$196
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 26h 45m.

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 $86 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about $67 for a 1h 38m 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Norwich using FlixBus or National Express. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Norwich takes 120 miles and will cost you around $14. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 130 miles. The most popular bus station is Norwich University of East Anglia, located 3 miles from the city centre of Norwich. Norwich Central Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 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 26h 45m.

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 $86 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about $67 for a 1h 38m 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Norwich using FlixBus or National Express. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Norwich takes 120 miles and will cost you around $14. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 130 miles. The most popular bus station is Norwich University of East Anglia, located 3 miles from the city centre of Norwich. Norwich Central Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Norwich

NWINorwich Arpt
CBGCambridge

Airlines serving Norwich

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,655 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,013 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,617 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,113 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,818 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,058 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,115 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,692 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,444 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,513 reviews)
Air Canada
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Etihad Airways
Good (1,337 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (884 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,105 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
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Finnair
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Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,421 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
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LOT
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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)
$166+
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Holiday Inn Norwich By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$163+
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Holiday Inn Express Norwich By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$125+
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Revado Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$104+
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Dunston Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$206+
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Sprowston Manor Hotel, Golf & Country Club
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$139+
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Hiring a car in Norwich

Expect to pay $3.16 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 $37.83 and $50.44. The most frequently booked car type in Norwich is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Ioniq or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.16 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 $37.83 and $50.44. The most frequently booked car type in Norwich is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Ioniq or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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