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 27h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lewes, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Lewes to Bristol takes 1h 35m and costs around $74 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $60 for a 1h 49m 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Lewes using National Express or FlixBus.

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 27h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lewes, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Lewes to Bristol takes 1h 35m and costs around $74 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $60 for a 1h 49m 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Lewes using National Express or FlixBus.

Airports near Lewes

SOUSouthampton Eastleigh

Airlines serving Lewes

Lufthansa
Good (7,409 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,367 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,961 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,966 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,925 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,925 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,339 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,622 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,156 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,117 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,251 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,896 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (998 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 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 $212 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $313 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)
$201+
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Jurys Inn Brighton Waterfront
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$202+
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Leonardo Hotel Brighton
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$147+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$209+
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Travelodge Brighton Seafront
2 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$99+
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The Old Ship Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$132+
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Hiring a car in Lewes

Expect to pay $3.03 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 $36.35 and $48.46.

Expect to pay $3.03 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 $36.35 and $48.46.

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