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, Côte Brasserie - Lewes (82 High Street) and Zu Cafe (The Bus Stop, Eastgate St) are great picks.

When to visit Lewes

Lewes in January
Estimated hotel price
$133
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lewes in January
Estimated hotel price
$133
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 71 km from Lewes. The shortest flight to Lewes from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 26h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lewes, followed by Train. The train journey from Lewes to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around $62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $42 for a 2h 03m 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 National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Reading, the bus ride to Lewes takes 153 km and will cost you around $14. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 217 km.

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 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lewes, followed by Train. The train journey from Lewes to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around $62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $42 for a 2h 03m 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 National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Reading, the bus ride to Lewes takes 153 km and will cost you around $14. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Lewes

Airlines serving Lewes

Lufthansa
Good (4,623 reviews)
KLM
Good (850 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,466 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,294 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,484 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,746 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (877 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lewes

From 5-star hotels such as the Beechwood B&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 $195 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $274 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 (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$231+
Leonardo Hotel Brighton
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$173+
Legends Hotel Brighton
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$131+
Travelodge Brighton Seafront
2 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$141+
The Old Ship Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$143+
Royal Albion Hotel
3 stars
Okay (5.8, Okay reviews)
$245+

Hiring a car in Lewes

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.66 and $50.22. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lewes, while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.66 and $50.22. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lewes, while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.