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
$207
1 night at 3-star hotel
Norwich in January
Estimated hotel price
$207
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 27h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Norwich, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Norwich to Oxted takes 0h 39m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Oxford, expect to pay about $78 for a 0h 52m 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 Hertz and GREEN MOTION , 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 135 miles and will cost you around $19. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 135 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 27h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Norwich, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Norwich to Oxted takes 0h 39m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Oxford, expect to pay about $78 for a 0h 52m 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 Hertz and GREEN MOTION , 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 135 miles and will cost you around $19. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 135 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 (1,410 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,565 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,513 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,043 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,784 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,013 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,008 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,660 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,405 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,486 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (865 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,442 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,289 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,571 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,057 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,135 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,273 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,398 reviews)
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Where to stay in Norwich

Average rates range from around $177 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $265 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)
$168+
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Travelodge Norwich Central Riverside
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$99+
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Dunston Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$189+
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Revado Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$136+
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Sprowston Manor Hotel, Golf & Country Club
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$106+
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Namaste Palace Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
$82+
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Hiring a car in Norwich

Expect to pay $3.10 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 $37.17 and $49.56. The most frequently booked car type in Norwich is Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.10 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 $37.17 and $49.56. The most frequently booked car type in Norwich is Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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