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 among the most popular tourist destinations 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 January
Estimated hotel price
€94
1 night at 3-star hotel
Norwich in January
Estimated hotel price
€94
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 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Norwich, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Norwich to Lille takes 1h 20m and costs around €40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about €17 for a 1h 33m 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 National, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Norwich using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Norwich takes 140 miles and will cost you around €6. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about €6 for a journey of 145 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 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Norwich, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Norwich to Lille takes 1h 20m and costs around €40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about €17 for a 1h 33m 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 National, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Norwich using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Norwich takes 140 miles and will cost you around €6. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about €6 for a journey of 145 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

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Delta
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Air France
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Emirates
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Air Canada
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Scandinavian Airlines
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Cathay Pacific
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LOT
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Finnair
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Singapore Airlines
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Alaska Airlines
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Where to stay in popular areas of Norwich

Most booked hotels in Norwich

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Park Farm Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
€133+
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Cromer Country Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
€58+
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The White Horse
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€77+
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Holiday Inn Norwich City By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€82+
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Sandcliff Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€74+
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Cliftonville Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
€135+
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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 €18.87 and €25.16. Compact (Nissan Juke or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Norwich, while also 60% 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 €18.87 and €25.16. Compact (Nissan Juke or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Norwich, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.

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