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, 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
$165
1 night at 3-star hotel
Norwich in January
Estimated hotel price
$165
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 Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 24h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Norwich, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Norwich to Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around $54 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about $69 for a 2h 01m 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 ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Norwich using National Express or FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Norwich takes 209 km and will cost you around $12. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 217 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 Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 24h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Norwich, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Norwich to Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around $54 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about $69 for a 2h 01m 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 ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Norwich using National Express or FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Norwich takes 209 km and will cost you around $12. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 217 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 (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,363 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,957 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,925 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,336 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,144 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,894 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (993 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
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Where to stay in Norwich

Average rates range from around $176 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $278 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)
$154+
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The Maids Head Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$244+
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The White Horse
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$154+
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Holiday Inn Norwich City By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$169+
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Sandcliff Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$166+
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Links Country Park Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$237+
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Hiring a car in Norwich

Hiring a car in Norwich costs $41 per day, on average, or $81 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay $2.72 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 $32.55 and $43.40.

Hiring a car in Norwich costs $41 per day, on average, or $81 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay $2.72 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 $32.55 and $43.40.

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