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
€102
1 night at 3-star hotel
Norwich in January
Estimated hotel price
€102
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 Great Western Railway. The train journey from Norwich to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around €39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Coventry, expect to pay about €20 for a 1h 31m 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 Europcar, 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 130 miles and will cost you around €5. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about €8 for a journey of 160 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 Great Western Railway. The train journey from Norwich to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around €39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Coventry, expect to pay about €20 for a 1h 31m 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 Europcar, 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 130 miles and will cost you around €5. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about €8 for a journey of 160 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 (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,555 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,004 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,496 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,034 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,778 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,002 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (864 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,408 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,560 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,242 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,053 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 €89 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €130 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Norwich

Most booked hotels in Norwich

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Cromer Country Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
€70+
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The White Horse
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€92+
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Holiday Inn Norwich City By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€83+
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Sandcliff Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€91+
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Links Country Park Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€93+
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Travelodge Norwich Central Riverside
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€45+
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Hiring a car in Norwich

Expect to pay €1.55 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 €18.58 and €24.77. The most frequently booked car type in Norwich is Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.55 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 €18.58 and €24.77. The most frequently booked car type in Norwich is Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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