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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Lewes to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Lewes

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bill's Restaurant & Bar - Lewes (56 Cliffe High St) and Côte Brasserie - Lewes (82 High Street) are great picks.

When to visit Lewes

Lewes in January
Estimated hotel price
€73
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lewes in January
Estimated hotel price
€73
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 Ireland departs from Milltown (Kerry) and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lewes, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Lewes to Norwich takes 1h 45m and costs around €12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about €25 for a 2h 00m 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, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leicester, the bus ride to Lewes takes 169 km and will cost you around €7. From Coventry, the ticket costs about €10 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 Ireland departs from Milltown (Kerry) and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lewes, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Lewes to Norwich takes 1h 45m and costs around €12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about €25 for a 2h 00m 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, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leicester, the bus ride to Lewes takes 169 km and will cost you around €7. From Coventry, the ticket costs about €10 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Lewes

Airlines serving Lewes

Lufthansa
Good (4,671 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,498 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,609 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,301 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,561 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,128 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,800 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
LOT
Good (684 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 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 €106 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €157 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)
€128+
The Blacksmith's Arms Halland
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
€95+
Leonardo Hotel Brighton
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
€99+
Yha South Downs
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€29+
The Blacksmiths Arms
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€117+
Legends Hotel Brighton
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
€76+

Hiring a car in Lewes

Expect to pay €1.73 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 €20.74 and €27.65. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lewes, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay €1.73 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 €20.74 and €27.65. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lewes, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.