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 January
Estimated hotel price
$201
1 night at 3-star hotel
Norwich in January
Estimated hotel price
$201
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 West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Norwich to Oxford takes 0h 56m and costs around $73 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $62 for a 1h 34m 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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Norwich, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Norwich takes 217 km and will cost you around $19. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 306 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 West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Norwich to Oxford takes 0h 56m and costs around $73 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $62 for a 1h 34m 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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Norwich, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Norwich takes 217 km and will cost you around $19. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 306 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 (1,428 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,635 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,005 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,585 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,105 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,815 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,686 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,053 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,507 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,534 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,607 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,338 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,477 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,149 reviews)
Show more

Where to stay in Norwich

Average rates range from around $169 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $254 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Norwich

Most booked hotels in Norwich

See all
Holiday Inn Norwich City By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$158+
View
Holiday Inn Express Norwich By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$123+
View
Marlborough Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$112+
View
Dunston Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$208+
View
Sprowston Manor Hotel, Golf & Country Club
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$138+
View
Namaste Palace Hotel
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
$73+
View

Hiring a car in Norwich

Expect to pay $3.15 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 $37.80 and $50.40. Compact (Hyundai Ioniq or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Norwich, while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.15 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 $37.80 and $50.40. Compact (Hyundai Ioniq or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Norwich, while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.

Find car hire in Norwich