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 February
Estimated hotel price
S$ 83
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lewes in February
Estimated hotel price
S$ 83
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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 16h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lewes, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Lewes to Lille takes 1h 22m and costs around S$ 58 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about S$ 58 for a 2h 19m 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

You can travel by bus to Lewes using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Lewes takes 209 km and will cost you around S$ 8. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about S$ 17 for a journey of 241 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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 16h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lewes, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Lewes to Lille takes 1h 22m and costs around S$ 58 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about S$ 58 for a 2h 19m 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

You can travel by bus to Lewes using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Lewes takes 209 km and will cost you around S$ 8. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about S$ 17 for a journey of 241 km.

Airports near Lewes

SOUSouthampton Eastleigh

Airlines serving Lewes

KLM
Good (1,502 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,891 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,423 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,306 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,922 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,182 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,572 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,603 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,751 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,561 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,935 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,389 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (403 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,209 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,276 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 S$ 142 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 261 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 (8.9, Excellent reviews)
S$ 163+
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Leonardo Hotel Brighton
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 106+
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Legends Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 100+
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ibis Brighton City Centre - Station
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 95+
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West Beach Hotel Brighton
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
S$ 73+
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a&o Brighton Beach
2 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
S$ 83+
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Hiring a car in Lewes

Expect to pay S$ 2.52 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 S$ 30.20 and S$ 40.27.

Expect to pay S$ 2.52 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 S$ 30.20 and S$ 40.27.