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 March
Estimated hotel price
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lewes in March
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 71 km 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 West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Lewes to Southampton takes 1h 46m and costs around $42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about $37 for a 1h 48m 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lewes, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Lewes takes 209 km and will cost you around $10. From Bournemouth, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 266 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 32h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lewes, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Lewes to Southampton takes 1h 46m and costs around $42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about $37 for a 1h 48m 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lewes, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Lewes takes 209 km and will cost you around $10. From Bournemouth, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 266 km.

Airports near Lewes

SOUSouthampton Eastleigh

Airlines serving Lewes

Lufthansa
Good (7,193 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,368 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,095 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,652 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,962 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,893 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,818 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,467 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (806 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,844 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,288 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,590 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,413 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,677 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,093 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,221 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,354 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,311 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 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 $252 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $336 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)
$270+
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Jurys Inn Brighton Waterfront
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$294+
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Leonardo Hotel Brighton
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$235+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$265+
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Travelodge Brighton Seafront
2 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$168+
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The Old Ship Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$203+
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Hiring a car in Lewes

Expect to pay $3.05 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 $36.56 and $48.74. The most frequently booked car type in Lewes is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.05 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 $36.56 and $48.74. The most frequently booked car type in Lewes is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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