Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Norwich travel guide

Norwich Tourism | Norwich Guide

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. 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
$176
1 night at 3-star hotel
Norwich in January
Estimated hotel price
$176
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 Brisbane and takes around 24h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Norwich, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Norwich to Birmingham takes 1h 47m and costs around $86 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bournemouth, expect to pay about $81 for a 2h 00m 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Norwich, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Norwich takes 209 km and will cost you around $9. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $21 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 Brisbane and takes around 24h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Norwich, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Norwich to Birmingham takes 1h 47m and costs around $86 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bournemouth, expect to pay about $81 for a 2h 00m 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Norwich, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Norwich takes 209 km and will cost you around $9. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $21 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

Airlines serving Norwich

KLM
Good (1,431 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,619 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,573 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,087 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,808 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,433 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,515 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,330 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,603 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,093 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,423 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
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Where to stay in Norwich

Average rates range from around $147 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $219 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Norwich

Most booked hotels in Norwich

Cromer Country Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$115+
The White Horse
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$133+
Sandcliff Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$127+
Holiday Inn Norwich By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$139+
Holiday Inn Express Norwich By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$110+
Marlborough Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$98+

Hiring a car in Norwich

Expect to pay $2.73 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 $32.74 and $43.66. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Norwich, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.73 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 $32.74 and $43.66. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Norwich, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.