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, 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
$169
1 night at 3-star hotel
Norwich in January
Estimated hotel price
$169
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 Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 24h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Norwich, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Norwich to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around $59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about $53 for a 1h 42m 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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Norwich, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leicester, the bus ride to Norwich takes 115 miles and will cost you around $11. From Southampton, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 115 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 Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 24h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Norwich, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Norwich to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around $59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about $53 for a 1h 42m 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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Norwich, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leicester, the bus ride to Norwich takes 115 miles and will cost you around $11. From Southampton, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 115 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

Lufthansa
Good (7,198 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,115 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,655 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,951 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,828 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,846 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,419 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,696 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,096 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,375 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,915 reviews)
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Where to stay in Norwich

Average rates range from around $191 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $295 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)
$231+
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The Maids Head Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$207+
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Holiday Inn Norwich City
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$209+
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The White Horse
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$180+
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Sandcliff Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$162+
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Cliftonville Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$281+
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Hiring a car in Norwich

Hiring a car in Norwich costs $56 per day, on average, or $168 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay $2.79 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 $33.46 and $44.61. The most frequently booked car type in Norwich is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (MG ZS or similar) is, on average, 19% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Norwich costs $56 per day, on average, or $168 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay $2.79 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 $33.46 and $44.61. The most frequently booked car type in Norwich is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (MG ZS or similar) is, on average, 19% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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