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. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Norwich has to offer.

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
AED 407
1 night at 3-star hotel
Norwich in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 407
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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 16h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Norwich, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Norwich to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around AED 136 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Coventry, expect to pay about AED 103 for a 1h 31m 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 GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , 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 AED 22. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about AED 40 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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 16h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Norwich, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Norwich to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around AED 136 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Coventry, expect to pay about AED 103 for a 1h 31m 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 GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , 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 AED 22. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about AED 40 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 (7,030 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,815 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,582 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,920 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,776 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,206 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,562 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,206 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,066 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,927 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,846 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Norwich

Average rates range from around AED 414 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 633 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Norwich

Most booked hotels in Norwich

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Holiday Inn Norwich City
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 410+
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The Maids Head Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 528+
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Travelodge Norwich Central Riverside
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 234+
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Dunston Hall
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
AED 500+
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Revado Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
AED 239+
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Sprowston Manor Hotel, Golf & Country Club
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
AED 360+
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Hiring a car in Norwich

Expect to pay AED 6.40 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 AED 76.69 and AED 102.25. The most frequently booked car type in Norwich is Intermediate (Kia XCeed or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 6.40 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 AED 76.69 and AED 102.25. The most frequently booked car type in Norwich is Intermediate (Kia XCeed or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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