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Visit Norwich Cathedral car-free
Norwich Cathedral is a 10-minute stroll from the train station or the centre of Norwich.
You can also take a scenic detour from the train station with guided walks along the River Wensum, and then wind your way into the city centre.
Buses from across Norfolk and North Suffolk stop very nearby.
There are direct trains to Norwich from: Great Yarmouth (60 mins), Sheringham (60 mins), Cambridge (75 mins), Peterborough (85 mins), London (105 mins) and further afield.
Check our recommended route for step-by-step directions and use our journey planner to get the best route from where you are.
Free admission, donations welcome
There are cycle racks at the West Front of the Cathedral (near the entrance to Norwich School) and also by the South Door of the Cathedral (near the Cloister).
Plan your cycle route here. Or download a Norwich cycle map; the cathedral is on the Pink route, but all city centre routes pass nearby.
National Route 1 passes just by Norwich Cathedral and the Marriott’s Way follows it to Alysham. From the other side of the River Wensum, you can cycle to the South Norfolk Broads. You can also cycle from Ely Cathedral or St Edmundsbury Cathedral. The Rebellion Way is also a circular route through Norwich.
You can hire a bike in Norwich from Beryl bike or a bike shop.
Take a scenic route through Norwich Cathedral’s Close when walking between the train station and the city centre. You can walk along the River Wensum and take a detour to Cow Tower. Other nearby walking routes to explore include the Edith Cavell Pilgrimage route, which pays tribute to the Norfolk nurse and First World War heroine, and also the Nooks and Crannies walks. Here’s a Cathedral map, Norwich map and longer detour.
Discover Norwich with a nearby Bittern Line walk, peasant rebellion walk or plague history walk. Stop along the way to play grown-up poems and children’s poems on your phone. Out of town, there’s a natural history and orienteering trail.
At the edge of Norwich, the Marriott’s Way and Wherryman’s Way (Cross Norfolk Trail), Kett’s Country, Boudicca Way and Yare Valley Walk footpaths start.
ABC or Green Frog taxis.
Travel Norfolk Fusion Day tickets cover bus operators across Norfolk.
When you travel by train, a Norwich PlusBus ticket offers unlimited travel around the city by bus.
Greater Anglia Rail has a range of train ticket discounts and offers at events and attractions.
Groups of three or more travelling by train can save money with a GroupSave ticket.
Here’s some information on accessibility on buses and trains, and here’s information on accessibility at Norwich Cathedral.
The scenic Bittern Line and Wherry Lines run direct to Norwich.
Getting to Norwich Cathedral car-free
Here's our recommended route to Norwich Cathedral. To get bus and train times and walking routes use our journey planner.
By train
There are direct trains to Norwich from Cromer (about 45 mins) and Sheringham (60 mins) via Wroxham and North Walsham on the scenic Bittern Line. The scenic Wherry Lines run from Lowestoft (40 mins) and Great Yarmouth (60 mins) via Acle and Brundall.
There are other local services from: Wymondham (15 mins), Attleborough (20 mins), Ipswich (40 mins), Thetford (50 mins), Colchester (60 mins), Cambridge (75 mins) and Peterborough (85 mins).
There are also trains from cities: London Liverpool Street, London Stratford International (105 mins), Nottingham, Sheffield, Manchester Piccadilly and Liverpool Lime Street.
It’s then a 10-minute stroll to Norwich Cathedral, or take a scenic route along the river.
From Sheringham and Cromer by bus
Buses 44A, X40 and X44 stop almost outside. Buses leave from Cromer bus interchange, or Sheringham Station Road frequently. The journey takes 65 minutes from Cromer or 85 minutes from Sheringham. Jump off at Tombland, a square with cafes.
Buses X44 and 44A also pass through Aylsham (30 mins). Change at Sheringham if you travel from Holt.
From Great Yarmouth by bus
Coastlink buses X1, X11 and 7 stop nearby. Buses leave from Market Gates (Stop D) frequently. The journey takes about 40 minutes. Jump off at Prince of Wales Road, just past the river and train station. From the bus stop it’s about a 10-minute stroll to Norwich Cathedral.
Buses also leave from Gorleston-on-Sea (60 mins, bus X1 and bus X11), Acle (20 mins, bus X1 and bus 7) and Lowestoft (90 mins, bus X1). Change at Great Yarmouth if you travel from Caister-on-Sea.
From Wymondham by bus
Turquoise Line 13 buses A, B and C stop almost outside. Buses leave from Cross frequently (regularly on Sunday). The journey takes about 35 minutes. Jump off at Tombland, a square with cafes.
Green Line 15 buses A and B also run to nearby Prince of Wales Road.
Bus 13 A and B also run from Attleborough (50 mins). Buses 15 and 15A also run from Brundall (30 mins).
From Dereham by bus
Straight 8 bus stops near to Norwich Cathedral. Buses leave from St Nicholas Street frequently (regularly on Sunday). The journey takes about 40 minutes. Jump off at Prince of Wales Road. From the bus stop it’s about a 5-minute stroll to Norwich Cathedral.
Buses A, B and C Excel also run from Dereham to Norwich bus station. Buses also leave from Swaffam (50 mins), Kings Lynn (105 mins) and Peterborough (3 hrs).
From Fakenham by bus
Bus X29 stops almost outside Norwich Cathedral. Buses leave from Oak Street regularly (none on Sunday). The journey takes about 70 minutes. Jump off at Upper King Street.
From North Walsham by bus
Bus X55 stops almost outside Norwich Cathedral. Buses leave from Travel Hub (Stand B) regularly (none on Sunday). The journey takes about 40 minutes. Jump off at Upper King Street.
Bus 210 runs from North Walsham and Frettenham on Sundays. Bus X55 also leaves from Mundesley (60 mins).
From Hoveton & Wroxham by bus
Pink Line bus 12 stops almost outside Norwich Cathedral. Buses leave from Roys Department Store frequently (none on Sundays). The journey takes about 35 minutes. Jump off at Upper King Street.
Bus 5B also runs from Wroxham and Stalham (75 mins) to Norwich Castle Meadow on Sundays.
By bus from other towns
Hop off at Tombland if you travel from: Briston (60 mins, bus 45/ 45A), Foulsham and Felthorpe (50-20 mins, bus 42), Harleston (65 mins, bus 36A), Long Stratton (25 mins, bus 36) or Reepham (45 mins, bus 43). Buses stop almost outside Norwich Cathedral.
Hop off at Prince of Wales Road from: Diss (65 mins, bus 1) or Long Stratton (35 mins, bus 2). From the bus stop it’s about a 10-minute stroll to Norwich Cathedral.
Hop off at Norwich bus station from: Beccles (40 mins, buses 146, X2, X21 & X22), Lowestoft (90 mins, X2, X21 & X22), Loddon (25 mins, bus X22) or Southwold (95 mins, bus 416). There are also coaches from London. From the bus stop it’s a 15-minute stroll to Norwich Cathedral.
From within Norwich
Many local Norwich buses stop at Tombland, almost outside Norwich Cathedral. These include the Awayadays sightseeing bus, Orange, Pink, Purple, Turquoise and Yellow Line.
Local Norwich buses stop at Prince of Wales Road on the Blue, Green and Red lines. From the bus stop it’s an about 10-minute stroll to Norwich Cathedral.
About Norwich Cathedral
For more than 900 years, Norwich Cathedral’s spire has risen high above the city’s skyline and its ancient architecture echoes with stories. From its beginnings as a Benedictine monastery to its role as a modern-day Cathedral, there is so much to explore.
Here are just a few highlights:
• Look up at the soaring 96m high spire – the second tallest in England and home to peregrine falcons!
• Explore the spectacular centuries-old Cloister which is the biggest of its kind in the country.
• Marvel at a treasure trove of magnificent medieval roof bosses – Norwich Cathedral has the largest collection in the world!
• Take a free Cathedral tour on the hour every hour 10am-3pm Monday to Saturday.
• Pay tribute to Norfolk nurse and First World War heroine Edith Cavell whose final resting place is at the Cathedral and whose story of self-sacrifice has inspired people around the world.
• Hear the Cathedral’s stunning choir sing beautiful Choral Evensong at 5.30pm most weekdays and 3.30pm most Sundays.
• Find unique gifts in the Cathedral shop which is open Monday to Saturday 9.30am-5pm and Sunday 11.45am-3.30pm.
• Wander around the picture-perfect Cathedral Close, stopping off at Pull’s Ferry where the stone arrived from Normandy to build Norwich Cathedral in Norman times.
• Enjoy a tasty treat from Bread Source at The Refectory Bakery and Café which is based on the site of the original monks’ dining room.
• Look out for Budge the cat, the feline friend who has made Norwich Cathedral his second home!
For any queries about visiting contact Norwich Cathedral on 01603 218300 or reception@cathedral.org.uk
Address: Norwich Cathedral, The Chapter Office, 65 The Close, Norwich, NR1 4DH. Visit Website