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
$167
1 night at 3-star hotel
Norwich in January
Estimated hotel price
$167
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 Perth and takes around 28h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Norwich, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Norwich to Brussels takes 2h 01m and costs around $64 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $64 for a 2h 19m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Norwich using FlixBus or National Express. From Southampton, the bus ride to Norwich takes 125 miles and will cost you around $13. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 140 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 Perth and takes around 28h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Norwich, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Norwich to Brussels takes 2h 01m and costs around $64 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $64 for a 2h 19m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Norwich using FlixBus or National Express. From Southampton, the bus ride to Norwich takes 125 miles and will cost you around $13. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 140 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 (7,946 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,508 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,910 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,325 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,452 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,926 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,195 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,579 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (906 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,643 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,759 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,560 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,961 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,189 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,390 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,220 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,295 reviews)
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Where to stay in Norwich

Average rates range from around $145 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $266 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)
$164+
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The Maids Head Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$227+
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Holiday Inn Norwich City By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$144+
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Sandcliff Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$136+
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Cliftonville Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$168+
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Sea Marge Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$217+
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Hiring a car in Norwich

Hiring a car in Norwich costs $78 per day, on average, or $235 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.00 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 $35.94 and $47.92.

Hiring a car in Norwich costs $78 per day, on average, or $235 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.00 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 $35.94 and $47.92.

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