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Norwich railway station

Also known as: Gorsaf reilffordd Norwich

Free admission♿ Wheelchair accessible

Norwich railway station — a Grade II*-listed railway station in england-east, United Kingdom.

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Typical visit
1 h–2 h
  • Free entry
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Norwich railway station is a Grade II*-listed building in england-east, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.

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From the Wikipedia article

Norwich railway station (formerly Norwich Thorpe) is the northern terminus of the Great Eastern Main Line in the East of England, serving the cathedral city of Norwich, Norfolk. It is 114 miles 77 chains (185 km) down the main line from London Liverpool Street, the southern terminus. It is also the terminus of numerous secondary lines: the Breckland Line to Cambridge; the Bittern Line to Sheringham; and the Wherry Lines to Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft. The station is currently managed by Greater Anglia, which also operates the majority of the trains that call. East Midlands Railway operates services to Liverpool Lime Street, via Nottingham, Sheffield and Manchester Piccadilly.

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Background

History

At one time, there were three railway stations in Norwich. Norwich Thorpe is the current and only remaining station and still known locally as "Thorpe station". was the terminus for some passenger services from London until 1916, as well as being a goods station until its demolition in the 1970s. was the terminus of the Midland and Great Northern Joint Railway line from until it was closed to passengers in 1959.

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Coordinates
52.6270, 1.3070
County
Norfolk
District
Norwich
Parish
Norwich, unparished area
Postcode
NR1 1EF
Parliamentary constituency
Norwich South
Established
1886

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Norwich railway station?
Norwich railway station is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR1 1EF), in the parish of Norwich, unparished area.
Who owns Norwich railway station?
Norwich railway station is owned by Greater Anglia.
Is Norwich railway station a listed building?
Norwich railway station is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
Is Norwich railway station free to visit?
Yes, Norwich railway station is free to enter.
How do I get to Norwich railway station?
Drivers can navigate to postcode NR1 1EF. It sits within the Norwich South parliamentary constituency.