Lewes travel guide
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You're Going to Love Lewes
With a population of 16,479, Lewes is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom.
Where to Eat in Lewes
If you’re looking for affordable options, Bill's Restaurant & Bar - Lewes (56 Cliffe High St) and Fork Lewes (14 Station Street) are great picks.
When to visit Lewes
How to Get to Lewes
Plane
Although Lewes doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London All airports (LON), which is located 71 km from Lewes. The shortest flight to Lewes from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 26h 15m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lewes, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Lewes to Oxford takes 0h 54m and costs around $59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $62 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 5 km from the city centre, Lewes Southease Church (Bus) is the busiest station in Lewes. Another popular train station is Lewes Cooksbridge, Sussex, located 3 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Lewes is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 70 km from Lewes. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lewes, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Lewes takes 217 km and will cost you around $7. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 225 km.
Airports near Lewes
Airlines serving Lewes
Where to stay in Lewes
From 5-star hotels such as the Beechwood B and B to great affordable options like the The Blacksmith's Arms Halland, Lewes offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $194 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $289 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Lewes
Most booked hotels in Lewes
Hiring a car in Lewes
Expect to pay $3.10 per litre in Lewes (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $37.11 and $49.48. The most frequently booked car type in Lewes is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.