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. Norwich deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Norwich

If you’re looking for affordable options, Rooftop Gardens (The Union Building) and The Buckinghamshire Arms (Blickling) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Waters Edge Restaurant (Mill Hill) and Afternoon tea at Benji's Cafe (1-11 London St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Norwich.

When to visit Norwich

Norwich in March
Estimated hotel price
€95
1 night at 3-star hotel
Norwich in March
Estimated hotel price
€95
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 Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Norwich, followed by Eurostar. 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 Budget, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Norwich, including National Express, FlixBus and Bus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Norwich takes 120 miles and will cost you around €7. From Bristol, the ticket costs about €16 for a journey of 140 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 Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Norwich, followed by Eurostar. 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 Budget, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Norwich, including National Express, FlixBus and Bus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Norwich takes 120 miles and will cost you around €7. From Bristol, the ticket costs about €16 for a journey of 140 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 (1,475 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,858 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,805 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,313 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,261 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,901 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,146 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,547 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,451 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,544 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,720 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,821 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,430 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (391 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,169 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,221 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Norwich

Most booked hotels in Norwich

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Cromer Country Club
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
€77+
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The Maids Head Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€142+
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Sandcliff Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€75+
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Cliftonville Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€89+
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Sea Marge Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
€122+
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Holiday Inn Express Norwich By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€64+
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Hiring a car in Norwich

Expect to pay €1.58 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 €18.89 and €25.19. Compact (Hyundai Ioniq or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Norwich, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay €1.58 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 €18.89 and €25.19. Compact (Hyundai Ioniq or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Norwich, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.

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