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
$199
1 night at 3-star hotel
Norwich in January
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 28h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Norwich, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Norwich to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $89 for a 1h 35m 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 Cambridge, the bus ride to Norwich takes 121 km and will cost you around $17. From Southampton, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 185 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 Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Norwich to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $89 for a 1h 35m 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 Cambridge, the bus ride to Norwich takes 121 km and will cost you around $17. From Southampton, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 185 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 (1,426 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,603 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,550 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,071 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,798 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,038 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,679 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,063 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,500 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,496 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,322 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,591 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,080 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,141 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,388 reviews)
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Where to stay in Norwich

Average rates range from around $171 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $256 and up for a 5-star experience.

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)
$143+
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Travelodge Norwich Central Riverside
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$100+
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Dunston Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$166+
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Revado Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$96+
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Sprowston Manor Hotel, Golf & Country Club
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$147+
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Namaste Palace Hotel
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
$65+
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Hiring a car in Norwich

Expect to pay $3.13 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 $37.50 and $50.00. Compact (Hyundai Ioniq or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Norwich, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.13 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 $37.50 and $50.00. Compact (Hyundai Ioniq or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Norwich, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.

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