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Visit Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts car-free
It’s easy to get Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts car-free.
It’s 15 minutes by bus from Norwich city centre, or just under an hour by foot to the University of East Anglia (UEA)’s parkland, lakeside campus.
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. The train station a 25-minute bus ride away.
There are direct buses to UEA from: Attleborough, Dereham, Hoveton & Wroxham, Watton and Wymondham. Buses run to Norwich from across Norfolk and Suffolk.
Check our recommended route for step-by-step directions and use our journey planner to get the best route from where you are.
Enjoy 10% off in the Terrace Café when you travel car-free.
With a ‘Pay If and What You Can’ ticketing system, the centre makes for a perfect day out.
There are bikes racks outside the Sainsbury Centre, more across the university and other bike services for students.
Plan your cycle route here. Or download a Norwich cycle map; the Pink route goes to the university.
You can hire a bike in Norwich and at UEA from Beryl bike or a bike shop.
National Route 1 passes through Norwich and the Marriott’s Way follows it to Alysham. You can cycle to the South Norfolk Broads at the edge of Norwich or all around Norfolk on the Rebellion Way.
Explore the buildings and grounds with the sculpture trail, nature trail, other trails.
The Yare Valley Walk and walk just off the Unthank Road go to the UEA and Kett’s Country is fairly near.
In Norwich city centre you can follow paths from the train station and through nooks and crannies, listen to grown-up poems or children’s poems, learn about natural history or play orienteering.
At the edge of Norwich, the Marriott’s Way and Wherryman’s Way (Cross Norfolk Trail), Boudicca Way footpaths start.
Here is a city map.
ABC, Green Frog, or safe taxi service for students.
Travel Norfolk Fusion Day tickets cover bus operators across Norfolk. First Bus and Konnectbus also have ticket offers and offers for students.
When you travel by train, a Norwich PlusBus ticket offers unlimited ravel 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 the Sainsbury Centre.
The scenic Bittern Line and Wherry Lines run direct to Norwich.
Getting to Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts car-free
Here's our recommended route to Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts. To get bus and train times and walking routes use our journey planner.
By bus from Norwich
Via UEA
Blue line bus 25 and buses 26 and 26A run direct to UEA. Buses leave from Red Lion Street (Stop BM) frequently. The journey takes about 15 minutes. Jump off at Annex (Stop F) which is the end of the road. From the bus stop it’s a couple of minutes stroll along footpaths to the Sainsbury Centre.
If you fancy a slightly longer walk, hop off at University Drive for a footpath through characteristic UEA concrete walkways. Alternatively, hop off bus 25 at North Park Avenue for a footpath through the campus park in front of the listed Ziggurat buildings (also concrete).
Via Cringleford
Buses 11, 11A and 12 stop near to UEA. Buses leave from Castle Meadow (Stop CV) or St Stephens Street (Stop BT) frequently (only 11A on Sundays). The journey takes about 15 minutes. Jump off at Cringleford Heights housing estate. From the bus stop it’s a 5-10 minute stroll along wooded footpaths to the Sainsbury Centre.
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.
Blue line bus 25 and buses 26 and 26A run direct to UEA. Buses leave from Norwich train station (Stop DE) frequently. The journey takes about 25 minutes. Jump off at Annex (Stop F) which is the end of the road. From the bus stop it’s a couple of minutes stroll along footpaths to the Sainsbury Centre.
By bus from Hoveton & Wroxham
Bus 12 stops near to UEA. Buses leave from Roys Department Store frequently (none on Sundays). The journey takes about 70 minutes. Jump off at Cringleford Heights housing estate. From the bus stop it’s a 5-10 minute stroll along footpaths to the Sainsbury Centre.
Hoveton & Wroxham is home to the Bure Valley Railway.
By bus from Wymondham
Bus 9 stops near UEA. Buses leave from Wymondham Cross a few times per day (weekdays only). The journey takes about 35 minutes. Hop off at the John Innes Institute. From the bus stop it’s about a 10-minute walk along a footpath starting from the Sports Pavilion.
Or take bus 13 – see Attleborough instructions.
Wymondham is home to the Mid-Norfolk Railway.
By bus from Attleborough
Bus 13 runs to Norwich. Buses leave from Attleborough Queens Square (45 mins) and Wymondham Cross (20 mins) frequently (none on Sundays). Hop off at Cringleford Interchange roundabout.
Buses 11, 11A and 12 stop near to UEA. Buses leave from Cringleford Interchange roundabout regularly (just 11A on Sundays). The journey takes a couple of minutes. Jump off at Cringleford Heights housing estate. From the bus stop it’s a 5-10 minute stroll along wooded footpaths to the Sainsbury Centre.
By bus from Dereham
Bus 4 stops near UEA. Buses leave from St Nicholas Street regularly (less on Sundays). The journey takes about 45 minutes. Hop off at the John Innes Institute. From the bus stop it’s about a 10-minute walk to the Sainsbury Centre along a footpath starting from the Sports Pavilion.
Dereham is home to the Mid-Norfolk Railway.
By bus from Watton
Bus 3 stops near UEA. Buses leave from Crown regularly (less on Sundays). The journey takes about 45 minutes. Hop off at the John Innes Institute. From the bus stop it’s about a 10-minute walk to the Sainsbury Centre along a footpath starting from the Sports Pavilion.
By bus and coach from other towns
There are direct coaches to UEA from: Great Yarmouth (coach 491 and bus 727), London (coach 490 and coach 491), Cambridge (bus 727 and bus 728) and Birmingham (bus M37).
There are direct buses to UEA from: Costessey (10 mins, bus 510 and bus 511), Hellesdon (10 mins, bus 512) and Old Catton (10 mins, bus 21 to Norwich Research Park) areas of Norwich.
There are direct buses to Norwich city centre from: Aylsham (35 mins, bus 44A & X44), Beccles (40 mins, buses 146, X2, X21 & X22), Brundall (30 mins, bus 15 & 15A), Cromer (70 mins, buses 44A, X40 & X44), Diss (65 mins, bus 2), Great Yarmouth (60 mins, bus X1 or bus X11), Gorleston (65 mins, bus X11), Kings Lynn (85 mins, buses A, B & C), Long Stratton (25 mins, bus 36 or bus 2), Lowestoft (90 mins, buses X1, X2, X21 & X22), Mundesley (70 mins, bus X55), North Walsham (45 mins, bus X55 or bus 210), Peterborough (3 hrs, buses A, B & C), Reepham (45 mins, bus 43), Sheringham (85 mins, buses 44A, X40 & X44), Southwold (95 mins, bus 416) and Stalham (50 mins, bus 5B).
From Castle Meadow change at Castle Meadow or Red Lion Street (5 minutes away).
From Norwich bus station change at St Stephens Street (a couple of minutes away) or Red Lion Street (5 minutes away).
See above for details.
About Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts
The Sainsbury Centre is a genre-defying art museum, inviting you to meet and interact with art in ways you’ve never experienced in a museum before. From embracing an artwork to becoming an artwork yourself, the centre’s brand-new interventions break down the barriers of how we conventionally experience a museum and allow us to form deeper and more meaningful connections with art.
With a ‘Pay If and What You Can’ ticketing system, the centre makes for a perfect day out. Immerse yourself in world-class art, explore the Sculpture Park set in 350 acres of campus parkland, enjoy speciality coffee, and shop beautiful products by independent makers.
For any queries about visiting contact Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts on 01603 593199 or scva@uea.ac.uk
Address: Sainsbury Centre, University of East Anglia, Norfolk Road, Norwich, NR4 7TJ. Visit Website