Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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 5 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 December
Estimated hotel price
$41
1 night at 3-star hotel
Norwich in December
Estimated hotel price
$41
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 center. The shortest flight to Norwich from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Norwich, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Norwich to Oxford takes 1h 06m and costs around $26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about $23 for a 1h 28m trip. Located 0.1 miles from the city center, Norwich is the busiest station in Norwich. Another popular train station is Norwich Reedham, located 11 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Norwich is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 99 miles 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 Bristol, the bus ride to Norwich takes 135 miles and will cost you around $11. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 145 miles. The most popular bus station is Norwich University of East Anglia, located 3 miles from downtown Norwich. Norwich Central Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Norwich, you’ll arrive at Norwich Airport (NWI), which is located 4 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Norwich from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Norwich, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Norwich to Oxford takes 1h 06m and costs around $26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about $23 for a 1h 28m trip. Located 0.1 miles from the city center, Norwich is the busiest station in Norwich. Another popular train station is Norwich Reedham, located 11 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Norwich is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 99 miles 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 Bristol, the bus ride to Norwich takes 135 miles and will cost you around $11. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 145 miles. The most popular bus station is Norwich University of East Anglia, located 3 miles from downtown Norwich. Norwich Central Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 miles from the city center.

Airports near Norwich

NWINorwich Arpt
CBGCambridge

Airlines serving Norwich

KLM
Good (1,443 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,756 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,705 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,126 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,207 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,099 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,725 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,528 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,490 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (895 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,667 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,674 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,375 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,149 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,441 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Norwich

Most booked hotels in Norwich

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The Red Lion Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1641 reviews)
$139+
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Park Farm Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1677 reviews)
$173+
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Cromer Country Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 2655 reviews)
$61+
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The Maids Head Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2873 reviews)
$158+
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The White Horse
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2020 reviews)
$90+
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Holiday Inn Norwich City By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2485 reviews)
$97+
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Renting a car in Norwich

Renting a car in Norwich costs $20 per day, on average, or $99 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

Expect to pay $6.74 per gallon in Norwich (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $80.86 and $107.81. The most frequently booked car type in Norwich is Compact (Vauxhall Crossland or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Citroen C1 or similar) are, on average, 79% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Norwich costs $20 per day, on average, or $99 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

Expect to pay $6.74 per gallon in Norwich (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $80.86 and $107.81. The most frequently booked car type in Norwich is Compact (Vauxhall Crossland or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Citroen C1 or similar) are, on average, 79% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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