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. We recommend you stay at least 4 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 The Assembly House (Theatre Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Lodge at Salhouse (Vicarage Rd) and Namaste Village Norwich (131-139 Queens Road) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Norwich.

When to visit Norwich

Norwich in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 134
1 night at 3-star hotel
Norwich in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 134
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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 7h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Norwich, followed by Train. The train journey from Norwich to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around C$ 60 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about C$ 57 for a 1h 33m 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 rental from London, which is about 99 miles from Norwich. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Norwich, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Norwich takes 135 miles and will cost you around C$ 12. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 10 for a journey of 135 miles. The most popular bus station is Norwich University of East Anglia, located 3 miles from downtown Norwich. Norwich University Parking is also a commonly used station, and is 3 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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 7h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Norwich, followed by Train. The train journey from Norwich to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around C$ 60 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about C$ 57 for a 1h 33m 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 rental from London, which is about 99 miles from Norwich. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Norwich, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Norwich takes 135 miles and will cost you around C$ 12. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 10 for a journey of 135 miles. The most popular bus station is Norwich University of East Anglia, located 3 miles from downtown Norwich. Norwich University Parking is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Norwich

Airlines serving Norwich

Lufthansa
Good (4,650 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,478 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,555 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,938 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,775 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,164 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in Norwich

Average rates range from around C$ 133 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 216 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)
C$ 133+
The White Horse
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 129+
The Maids Head Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 171+
Holiday Inn Norwich City
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 154+
Sandcliff Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 115+
Revado Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 88+

Renting a car in Norwich

Expect to pay C$ 2.55 per litre in Norwich (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.52 and C$ 40.69. Intermediate (Skoda Octavia Combi or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Norwich, while also 31% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 2.55 per litre in Norwich (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.52 and C$ 40.69. Intermediate (Skoda Octavia Combi or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Norwich, while also 31% cheaper than other types, on average.