Getting around Norwich - Visit Norfolk

Getting to Norwich and Norfolk is easy with excellent road links, regular train services and an airport less than five miles from the city centre. For those travelling by sea there is a ferry port at Harwich, while there is also a second airport in the East Anglia region allowing travellers to reach us from destinations all over the world. And once you’ve arrived in our fine city - whether it’s by car, coach or train - you’ll need to know the best places to park or what buses to use. See our brief guide below with some useful contact numbers and websites.

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For anyone living, working or visiting Norwich, a new Green Travel Map, produced by Norfolk County Council in partnership with Norwich City Council, makes it easier than ever to leave the car at home.

Fifty thousand copies of the map are available free of charge from council offices and information centres, libraries and tourist information centres.

The map shows city centre and wider Norwich networks, giving the best cycling and walking routes. It also contains useful tips on using the bus and places to find further information, such as the Traveline website for buses; or walkit Norwich for pedestrians. There are also tips on greener car use, including car share contacts and fuel-saving driving techniques.

You can download the Green Travel Map PDF through our Brochure page.

Park & Ride

One of the best ways of getting to the city centre is to Park and Ride. Norwich has six different routes, all of which provide excellent value for money and are a great environmentally friendly way to travel. The charge is per vehicle and there is no time limit on how long you can stay during your day of travel. You won’t be queuing to find a space either with almost 5,000 car parking spaces available over the six sites.

For more information call 0844 800 8003, visit the NCC's Park & Ride website, or download the Norwich Visitor Map with Park & Ride info.

Car Parks

Norwich has many car parks in and around the city centre ranging from multi-storey (some underground) and surface car parks. There is also ample parking available for the disabled while there is a free motorcycle park near Tombland for motorcyclists. For more detailed information on the car parks and their locations visit Norwich City Council website or call 01603 212212.

Buses

Regular bus services run from all parts of the city throughout the daytime and evening. For advice and information on planning a journey visit www.travelineeastanglia.co.uk or call 0871 200 22 33.

Or why not check travel info from your mobile? Go to www.mytraveline.mobi to find out when the next bus goes from your stop.

The Fusion bus ticket lets you travel on most bus services within the area shown on the map below. It’s valid all day* (* from 0500 to 0200 the next morning), for as many journeys as you like, and you can pass it on to a friend or relative to use too.

Fusion tickets can be bought on the bus from any of the participating operators. For more information please visit www.norfolk.gov.uk/passengertransport.

Taxis

Taxis are an excellent way for stress-free travel whether you need a lift back to your hotel with all your heavy shopping or after a night out enjoying the local bars and pubs. Taxi ranks can be found all over the city including Norwich Train Station, Castle Meadow, Tombland, Prince of Wales Road and City Hall. There are also additional taxi ranks and private hire taxis. For further information call 01603 212212.

Walking

If you're staying in Norwich, then getting about the city couldn't be easier.

Norwich is a compact city, built around the heart of the Castle and its surrounding medieval streets. It's delightful lanes, alleys and streets make walking in the city a charm, and you'll often come across an independent boutique you'd not spotted before!

To make visiting and exploring Norwich even simpler, a new, free online walking route planner for Norwich has been launched, to encourage the city’s residents and visitors to walk more. To find the best route from A to B, simply visit www.walkit.com/norwich and then get walking!

Cycling

If you are thinking of bringing your bike for your day trip or holiday you’ll discover that Norwich is ideal for cyclists. The city is compact and while you won’t find any big hills to tackle we can’t promise it’s completely flat! There are a number of dedicated cycle parking stands and further information can be found at www.norwich.gov.uk or call 01603 212237 to enquire about maps.

A secure cycle storage facility for bicycles and cyclist’s belongings especially suitable for touring cyclists is available at the Norwich City Council run St Andrews car park, (entrance from Duke Street; Norwich city centre close to Sustrans Route 1), ask at the car park office and staff will be on hand to help you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Toilets are also available at this car park.

More Information

Use the links below to help you navigate around our dedicated Norwich section.

Introduction to Norwich

History of Norwich

Shopping in Norwich

Places to visit in Norwich

Things to do in Norwich during the daytime

Things to do in Norwich during the evening

Eating out in Norwich

Arts and culture in Norwich

For more information on Norwich, go to our partner's website www.visitnorwich.co.uk or contact the Norwich Tourist Information Centre:
The Forum
Millennium Plain
Norwich
NR2 1TF
T. 01603 213999
F. 01603 765389
E. tourism@norwich.gov.uk
Open all year

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