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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Norwich to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Norwich
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Ivy Norwich Brasserie (30 London Street) and The Assembly House (Theatre Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Lodge at Salhouse (Vicarage Rd) and Namaste Village Norwich (131-139 Queens Road) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Norwich.
When to visit Norwich
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 20m.
Train
Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Norwich, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Norwich to Lille takes 1h 27m and costs around €46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about €36 for a 1h 34m 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, Megabus and FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Norwich takes 120 miles and will cost you around €13. From Bristol, the ticket costs about €12 for a journey of 135 miles. The most popular bus station is Norwich University of East Anglia, located 3 miles from the city centre of Norwich. Norwich University Parking is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Norwich
Where to stay in Norwich
Average rates range from around €102 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
Hiring a car in Norwich
Expect to pay €1.74 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 €20.80 and €27.73. The most frequently booked car type in Norwich is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Kia Sportage or similar) is, on average, 31% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.