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Despite the city's size, there is only one large railway station, Norwich station (known locally and historically as Thorpe) is a terminus, and all services start/finish here. The two main routes run south to [[London]] (1hr50) via [[Ipswich (England)|Ipswich]] (40min) and [[Colchester (England)|Colchester]] (1hr); and west/northwest towards [[Cambridge (England)|Cambridge]] (1hr) and [[Peterborough]] (1hr45), with some services continuing to other major cities in the Midlands and North. Connections to [[Scotland]] and East Coast cities are available at Peterborough. There are also a handful of local services to destinations including [[Sheringham]], [[Cromer]], [[Great Yarmouth]] and [[Lowestoft]].
Despite the city's size, there is only one large railway station, Norwich station (known locally and historically as Thorpe) is a terminus, and all services start/finish here. The two main routes run south to [[London]] (1hr50) via [[Ipswich (England)|Ipswich]] (40min) and [[Colchester (England)|Colchester]] (1hr); and west/northwest towards [[Cambridge (England)|Cambridge]] (1hr) and [[Peterborough]] (1hr45), with some services continuing to other major cities in the Midlands and North. Connections to [[Scotland]] and East Coast cities are available at Peterborough. There are also a handful of local services to destinations including [[Sheringham]], [[Cromer]], [[Great Yarmouth]] and [[Lowestoft]].
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The railway station is approximately 10 minutes walk from the city centre, and has bus connections to the university and the airport. The station forecourt carpark has a taxi rank, and is usually full of black cabs which can be hailed without any advanced booking. For details on all UK national railway services, call National Rail Enquiries line, tel +44 (0)8457 48 49 50 or +44 (0)20 7278 5240.
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The railway station is approximately 10 minutes walk from the city centre, and has bus connections to the university and the airport. The station forecourt carpark has a taxi rank, and is usually full of black cabs which can be hailed without any advanced booking. For details on all UK national railway services, call National Rail Enquiries line, tel +44 8457 48 49 50 or +44 20 7278 5240.
===By bus===
===By bus===
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Norwich's new flagship Surrey Street bus station is a major hub for local, regional and long-distance bus and coach services. There are regular [[National Express]] services to/from [[London]] - although the journey takes roughly twice as long as the train and can sometimes be almost as expensive. There are also regular coaches services to London's Stansted, Heathrow and Gatwick airports. All surrounding towns are served by regular (but slow) regional buses - these are mostly useful for reaching towns/villages with no train connection. Tickets for National Express buses can be purchased from the ticket counter at the bus station or booked online. For information on all bus services, call Traveline on +44 (0)871 200 22 33.
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Norwich's new flagship Surrey Street bus station is a major hub for local, regional and long-distance bus and coach services. There are regular [[National Express]] services to/from [[London]] - although the journey takes roughly twice as long as the train and can sometimes be almost as expensive. There are also regular coaches services to London's Stansted, Heathrow and Gatwick airports. All surrounding towns are served by regular (but slow) regional buses - these are mostly useful for reaching towns/villages with no train connection. Tickets for National Express buses can be purchased from the ticket counter at the bus station or booked online. For information on all bus services, call Traveline on +44 871 200 22 33.
===By air===
===By air===
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To/from the airport - a taxi will cost about £7 from the airport to the city centre. Park&Ride Yellow Line buses run every 7–8 minutes from the airport car park to Surrey Street bus station non-stop, however the one-way fare is £2.50 so if there's a group it's easier to buy a park & Ride ticket from the machines as this covers up to 5 passengers. Local bus 23 runs every 15 minutes from outside the airport to the city centre and costs about £1.70.
To/from the airport - a taxi will cost about £7 from the airport to the city centre. Park&Ride Yellow Line buses run every 7–8 minutes from the airport car park to Surrey Street bus station non-stop, however the one-way fare is £2.50 so if there's a group it's easier to buy a park & Ride ticket from the machines as this covers up to 5 passengers. Local bus 23 runs every 15 minutes from outside the airport to the city centre and costs about £1.70.
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For more information, contact Norwich International Airport on +44 (0)1603 411923 or Fax +44 (0)1603 487523.
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For more information, contact Norwich International Airport on +44 1603 411923 or Fax +44 1603 487523.
==Get around==
==Get around==