Introduction
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. Norwich deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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
C$ 154
1 night at 3-star hotel
Norwich in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 154
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 9h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Norwich, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Norwich to Gloucester takes 1h 48m and costs around C$ 61 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about C$ 32 for a 1h 49m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Norwich, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Norwich takes 135 miles and will cost you around C$ 8. From Southampton, the ticket costs about C$ 17 for a journey of 165 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 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 9h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Norwich, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Norwich to Gloucester takes 1h 48m and costs around C$ 61 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about C$ 32 for a 1h 49m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Norwich, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Norwich takes 135 miles and will cost you around C$ 8. From Southampton, the ticket costs about C$ 17 for a journey of 165 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 centre.

Airports near Norwich

NWINorwich Arpt
CBGCambridge

Airlines serving Norwich

Lufthansa
Good (7,086 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,346 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,923 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,950 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,810 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,739 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,451 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (793 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,745 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,243 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,576 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,400 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,369 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (353 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,071 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,096 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,282 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,869 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,208 reviews)
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Where to stay in Norwich

Average rates range from around C$ 163 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 253 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)
C$ 172+
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The White Horse
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 161+
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The Maids Head Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 237+
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Holiday Inn Norwich City
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 157+
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Sandcliff Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 144+
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Cliftonville Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 204+
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Renting a car in Norwich

Expect to pay C$ 2.45 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$ 29.30 and C$ 39.07. The most frequently booked car type in Norwich is Compact (MG HS or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Kia XCeed or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.45 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$ 29.30 and C$ 39.07. The most frequently booked car type in Norwich is Compact (MG HS or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Kia XCeed or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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