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 February
Estimated hotel price
€103
1 night at 3-star hotel
Norwich in February
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 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. The train journey from Norwich to Oxford takes 0h 58m and costs around €21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about €47 for a 2h 21m 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 U-Save and Avis, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Norwich using FlixBus or National Express. From Bournemouth, the bus ride to Norwich takes 115 miles and will cost you around €7. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about €14 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. The train journey from Norwich to Oxford takes 0h 58m and costs around €21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about €47 for a 2h 21m 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 U-Save and Avis, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Norwich using FlixBus or National Express. From Bournemouth, the bus ride to Norwich takes 115 miles and will cost you around €7. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about €14 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
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Lufthansa
Good (7,890 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,848 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,385 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,295 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,912 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,163 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (904 reviews)
United Airlines
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Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,740 reviews)
Emirates
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Qatar Airways
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Air Canada
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LOT
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Finnair
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Brussels Airlines
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Etihad Airways
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Cathay Pacific
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Where to stay in Norwich

Average rates range from around €95 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €160 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)
€82+
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The Maids Head Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€139+
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Holiday Inn Norwich City By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€84+
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Sandcliff Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€87+
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Cliftonville Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€95+
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Sea Marge Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
€135+
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Hiring a car in Norwich

Hiring a car in Norwich costs €90 per day, on average, or €180 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay €1.68 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 €20.09 and €26.78. 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 Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Norwich costs €90 per day, on average, or €180 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay €1.68 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 €20.09 and €26.78. 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 Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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