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
$182
1 night at 3-star hotel
Norwich in January
Estimated hotel price
$182
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 25m.

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 $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $61 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 $10. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 274 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 25m.

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 $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $61 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 $10. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 274 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

Lufthansa
Good (7,207 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,091 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,983 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,894 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,819 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,861 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (809 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,286 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,594 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,416 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,092 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,351 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,306 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 reviews)
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Where to stay in Norwich

Average rates range from around $204 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $316 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Norwich

Most booked hotels in Norwich

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The Maids Head Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$222+
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Holiday Inn Norwich City
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$220+
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Travelodge Norwich Central Riverside
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$100+
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Dunston Hall
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$244+
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Revado Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$127+
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Sprowston Manor Hotel, Golf & Country Club
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$162+
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Hiring a car in Norwich

Expect to pay $2.96 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 $35.50 and $47.34. The most frequently booked car type in Norwich is Compact (MG ZS or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Citroen C1 or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.96 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 $35.50 and $47.34. The most frequently booked car type in Norwich is Compact (MG ZS or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Citroen C1 or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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