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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Norwich has to offer.

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
€103
1 night at 3-star hotel
Norwich in January
Estimated hotel price
€103
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 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Norwich, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Norwich to Brussels takes 2h 01m and costs around €40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about €40 for a 2h 19m trip. Located 18 km from the city centre, Norwich Reedham is the busiest station in Norwich. Another popular train station is Norwich, located 0.2 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 U-Save and keddy by Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Norwich using FlixBus or National Express. From Southampton, the bus ride to Norwich takes 201 km and will cost you around €7. From Bristol, the ticket costs about €6 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 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Norwich, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Norwich to Brussels takes 2h 01m and costs around €40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about €40 for a 2h 19m trip. Located 18 km from the city centre, Norwich Reedham is the busiest station in Norwich. Another popular train station is Norwich, located 0.2 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 U-Save and keddy by Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Norwich using FlixBus or National Express. From Southampton, the bus ride to Norwich takes 201 km and will cost you around €7. From Bristol, the ticket costs about €6 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

Lufthansa
Good (8,004 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,981 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,457 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,369 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,947 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,218 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (914 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,571 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,725 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,778 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,190 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,051 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (408 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,396 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,252 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,332 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
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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 €181 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 (9, Excellent reviews)
€114+
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The White Horse
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€81+
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Holiday Inn Norwich City By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€91+
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Sandcliff Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€84+
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Cliftonville Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€115+
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Sea Marge Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
€129+
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Hiring a car in Norwich

Hiring a car in Norwich costs €89 per day, on average, or €268 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay €1.84 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 €21.99 and €29.32. Compact (Hyundai Ioniq or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Norwich, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Norwich costs €89 per day, on average, or €268 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay €1.84 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 €21.99 and €29.32. Compact (Hyundai Ioniq or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Norwich, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.

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