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$ 84
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lewes in February
Estimated hotel price
S$ 84
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 18h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lewes, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Lewes to Brussels takes 2h 01m and costs around S$ 59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about S$ 59 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 Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Lewes using FlixBus or National Express. From Nottingham, the bus ride to Lewes takes 225 km and will cost you around S$ 9. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about S$ 22 for a journey of 233 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 18h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lewes, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Lewes to Brussels takes 2h 01m and costs around S$ 59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about S$ 59 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 Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Lewes using FlixBus or National Express. From Nottingham, the bus ride to Lewes takes 225 km and will cost you around S$ 9. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about S$ 22 for a journey of 233 km.

Airports near Lewes

SOUSouthampton Eastleigh

Airlines serving Lewes

Lufthansa
Good (7,940 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,508 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,906 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,326 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,438 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,926 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,191 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,579 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,635 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,756 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,560 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,957 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,189 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,390 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,218 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,433 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,290 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$ 146 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 279 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lewes

Most booked hotels in Lewes

Leonardo Hotel Brighton
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 107+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 142+
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Legends Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 101+
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ibis Brighton City Centre - Station
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 97+
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West Beach Hotel Brighton
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
S$ 80+
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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$ 2.73 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 S$ 32.72 and S$ 43.63.

Expect to pay S$ 2.73 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 S$ 32.72 and S$ 43.63.