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, 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 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 6 km 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 Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Norwich to Cambridge takes 1h 28m and costs around €19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about €37 for a 1h 39m 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 Budget, 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 217 km and will cost you around €12. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about €14 for a journey of 225 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 Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Norwich, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Norwich to Cambridge takes 1h 28m and costs around €19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about €37 for a 1h 39m 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 Budget, 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 217 km and will cost you around €12. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about €14 for a journey of 225 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 (1,443 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,752 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,705 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,124 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,207 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,863 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,099 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,528 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,489 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (895 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,666 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,672 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,375 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,176 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,148 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,439 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
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Where to stay in popular areas of Norwich

Most booked hotels in Norwich

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The Red Lion Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
€117+
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Cromer Country Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
€51+
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The White Horse
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€75+
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Holiday Inn Norwich City By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€80+
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Sandcliff Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€72+
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Cliftonville Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
€80+
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Hiring a car in Norwich

Expect to pay €1.50 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 €17.91 and €23.88. The most frequently booked car type in Norwich is Compact (BMW 1 Series or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.50 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 €17.91 and €23.88. The most frequently booked car type in Norwich is Compact (BMW 1 Series or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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