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 June
Estimated hotel price
$34
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lewes in June
Estimated hotel price
$34
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 29h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lewes, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Lewes to Oxford takes 1h 06m and costs around $43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about $38 for a 1h 28m 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 44 miles from Lewes. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Lewes using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Lewes takes 135 miles and will cost you around $18. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 145 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 29h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lewes, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Lewes to Oxford takes 1h 06m and costs around $43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about $38 for a 1h 28m 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 44 miles from Lewes. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Lewes using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Lewes takes 135 miles and will cost you around $18. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 145 miles.

Airports near Lewes

SOUSouthampton Eastleigh

Airlines serving Lewes

KLM
Good (1,443 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,756 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,705 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,126 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,207 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,099 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,725 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,528 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,490 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (895 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,667 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,674 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,375 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,149 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,441 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 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 $188 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $283 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 (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$193+
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Leonardo Hotel Brighton
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$111+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$178+
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ibis Brighton City Centre - Station
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$92+
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Four Points Flex by Sheraton Brighton
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$109+
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a&o Brighton Beach
2 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$77+
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Hiring a car in Lewes

Expect to pay $2.94 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 $35.20 and $46.93.

Expect to pay $2.94 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 $35.20 and $46.93.