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 April
Estimated hotel price
$196
1 night at 3-star hotel
Norwich in April
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 Christchurch and takes around 30h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Norwich, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Norwich to Lille takes 1h 21m and costs around $95 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about $78 for a 2h 05m 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 Cambridge, the bus ride to Norwich takes 75 miles and will cost you around $17. From Bournemouth, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 115 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 Christchurch and takes around 30h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Norwich, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Norwich to Lille takes 1h 21m and costs around $95 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about $78 for a 2h 05m 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 Cambridge, the bus ride to Norwich takes 75 miles and will cost you around $17. From Bournemouth, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 115 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

Lufthansa
Good (7,962 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,512 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,937 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,463 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,346 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,924 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,204 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,580 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (913 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,724 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,982 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,225 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,310 reviews)
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Where to stay in Norwich

Average rates range from around $174 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $333 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 (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$174+
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Holiday Inn Norwich - North By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$176+
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Dunston Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$228+
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Sprowston Manor Hotel, Golf & Country Club
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$172+
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Namaste Palace Hotel, Norwich City Centre
3 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
$73+
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Hiring a car in Norwich

Hiring a car in Norwich costs $80 per day, on average, or $398 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

Expect to pay $3.64 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 $43.57 and $58.09. 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 (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Norwich costs $80 per day, on average, or $398 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

Expect to pay $3.64 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 $43.57 and $58.09. 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 (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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