I have mentioned this in another post, but this is a part of our trip this coming July which I am still unsure about. We will be flying from Zurich to either Heathrow or London City airport, then would like to go to Norwich. The reason we are not thinking of staying in London overnight is because we will be in London for several days earlier in the summer. Will this be a very long day? Is one airport preferable for continuing on to Norwich? We will be taking the train after we arrive in London, to Norwich.
Thanks for any suggestions.
Posted by
Preston UK
1294 posts
You can fly to Norwich itself via Amsterdam with KLM. Maybe pricey but quick.
Alternatively Stansted (STN) is the nearest London airport and has direct trains to Norwich in about 2 hours or less.
Both options much easier than routing through central London.
Posted by
Seattle, WA
17595 posts
You can reach Norwich by direct train from London Liverpool Street Station, which is quick and easy from London City Airport. Take the DLR from the airport to Bank Station, and either walk or take a taxi to London Liverpool St. Google map says it is 0.4 mile, a 9-minute walk.
Or you could walk from the airport to Custom House Station and take the Elizabeth Line right to Liverpool St. tube station, and walk to the train station from there.
Posted by
Lake District, England
8461 posts
Another route from LCY to Norwich is the DLR to Stratford then train direct from Stratford to Norwich in 1 hour 50 minutes.
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Hi, I agree with suggestion above to visit Norwich via Amsterdam if you haven't booked flights already. I visit family in Norwich at least once a year from Sydney and this is by far the easiest and least stressful route to take. Avoids London airports and traffic! Norwich is a beautiful small city with lots to recommend it. Enjoy your trip!
Posted by
Missouri, USA and Essex, UK.
1073 posts
I would choose either Stansted Airport or London City Airport for Norwich. From Stansted (STN) there is a direct train taking a little under 2 hours. Some schedules have your do 1 change in Ely.
From London City, (LCY) you do not need to go into Liverpool Street station, instead, use the DLR to Stratford. From Stratford you can take a direct train to Norwich or there maybe a required change somewhere like Colchester or Chelmsford. (Greater Anglia rail). This is very easy to do and there are several trains doing this route each day. Travel time is 1.5 - 2 hours.
Check the Trainline app or website for train schedules. You can also buy from this app, but it will charge a fee of a few dollars.
Having been through STN several times and London City, I find LCY is a smaller and easier airport to get in and out of. I know Swiss and BA do direct flight from Zurich into LCY.