Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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.

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Where to Eat in Lewes

If you’re looking for affordable options, Fork Lewes (14 Station Street) and Bill's Restaurant & Bar - Lewes (56 Cliffe High St) are great picks.

When to visit Lewes

Lewes in February
Estimated hotel price
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lewes in February
Estimated hotel price
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 44 miles from Lewes. The shortest flight to Lewes from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 32h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lewes, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Lewes to Southampton takes 1h 55m and costs around $82 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $98 for a 2h 21m trip. Located 3 miles from the city centre, Lewes Southease Church (Bus) is the busiest station in Lewes. Another popular train station is Lewes Cooksbridge, Sussex, located 2 miles 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Lewes using National Express or FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Lewes takes 135 miles and will cost you around $17. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 140 miles.

Plane

Although Lewes doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London All airports (LON), which is located 44 miles from Lewes. The shortest flight to Lewes from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 32h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lewes, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Lewes to Southampton takes 1h 55m and costs around $82 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $98 for a 2h 21m trip. Located 3 miles from the city centre, Lewes Southease Church (Bus) is the busiest station in Lewes. Another popular train station is Lewes Cooksbridge, Sussex, located 2 miles 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Lewes using National Express or FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Lewes takes 135 miles and will cost you around $17. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Lewes

SOUSouthampton Eastleigh

Airlines serving Lewes

KLM
Good (1,480 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,879 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,838 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,364 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,294 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,907 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,163 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,558 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,525 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,550 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,866 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,376 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (397 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,185 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,432 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,234 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lewes

From 5-star hotels such as the Beechwood B and B to great affordable options like the The Blacksmiths Arms, Lewes offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $190 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $372 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lewes

Most booked hotels in Lewes

The Grand Brighton
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$218+
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Leonardo Hotel Brighton
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$142+
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Legends Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$126+
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ibis Brighton City Centre - Station
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$107+
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West Beach Hotel Brighton
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$81+
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a&o Brighton Beach
2 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$80+
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Hiring a car in Lewes

Expect to pay $3.27 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 $39.20 and $52.27.

Expect to pay $3.27 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 $39.20 and $52.27.