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, Zaks - Poringland (119 The Street) and Zaks - Mousehold (The Pavilion Gurney Road) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Assembly House (Theatre Street) and The Lodge at Salhouse (Vicarage Rd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Norwich.

When to visit Norwich

Norwich in January
Estimated hotel price
€95
1 night at 3-star hotel
Norwich in January
Estimated hotel price
€95
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 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Norwich, followed by Train. The train journey from Norwich to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around €31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about €17 for a 1h 28m 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 U-Save, 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 217 km and will cost you around €9. From Paris, the ticket costs about €3 for a journey of 925 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 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Norwich, followed by Train. The train journey from Norwich to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around €31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about €17 for a 1h 28m 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 U-Save, 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 217 km and will cost you around €9. From Paris, the ticket costs about €3 for a journey of 925 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 (7,203 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,128 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,656 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,955 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,901 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,834 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,856 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,466 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (813 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,284 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,602 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,423 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,717 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,099 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (350 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,391 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,316 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,917 reviews)
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Where to stay in Norwich

Average rates range from around €108 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €166 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)
€120+
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The Maids Head Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€116+
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Holiday Inn Norwich City
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€117+
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The White Horse
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€98+
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Sandcliff Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€90+
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Cliftonville Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€172+
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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 €18.60 and €24.80.

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 €18.60 and €24.80.

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