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. 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
$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.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Norwich, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Norwich to Brighton takes 1h 06m and costs around $15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about $64 for a 2h 01m 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 ADDCAR RENTAL and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Norwich using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Norwich takes 217 km and will cost you around $19. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $11 for a journey of 233 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.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Norwich, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Norwich to Brighton takes 1h 06m and costs around $15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about $64 for a 2h 01m 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 ADDCAR RENTAL and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Norwich using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Norwich takes 217 km and will cost you around $19. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $11 for a journey of 233 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 (8,002 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,980 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,453 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,367 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,946 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,216 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,589 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (914 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,717 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,572 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,777 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,042 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,190 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (407 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,252 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,331 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,439 reviews)
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Where to stay in Norwich

Average rates range from around $143 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $291 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)
$185+
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The White Horse
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$124+
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Holiday Inn Norwich City By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$146+
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Sandcliff Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$134+
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Cliftonville Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$178+
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Links Country Park Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$124+
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Hiring a car in Norwich

Hiring a car in Norwich costs $65 per day, on average, or $195 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay $2.95 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 $35.32 and $47.09.

Hiring a car in Norwich costs $65 per day, on average, or $195 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay $2.95 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 $35.32 and $47.09.

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