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, Zaks - Poringland (119 The Street) and Zaks - Mousehold (The Pavilion Gurney Road) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Assembly House (Theatre Street) and The Lodge at Salhouse (Vicarage 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 6 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Norwich from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 28h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Norwich, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Norwich to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around $79 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Coventry, expect to pay about $41 for a 1h 31m 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 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 209 km and will cost you around $11. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 257 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 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Norwich, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Norwich to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around $79 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Coventry, expect to pay about $41 for a 1h 31m 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 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 209 km and will cost you around $11. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 257 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 (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,550 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,003 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,496 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,037 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,777 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,006 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,002 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,401 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,660 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,482 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (864 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,403 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,560 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,241 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,050 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,391 reviews)
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Where to stay in Norwich

Average rates range from around $179 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)
$92+
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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)
$134+
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Sprowston Manor Hotel, Golf & Country Club
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$104+
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Namaste Palace Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
$90+
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Hiring a car in Norwich

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.68 and $50.23. Compact (Hyundai Ioniq or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Norwich, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.68 and $50.23. Compact (Hyundai Ioniq or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Norwich, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.

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