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
S$ 27
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lewes in June
Estimated hotel price
S$ 27
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 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lewes, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Lewes to Birmingham takes 1h 47m and costs around S$ 74 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bournemouth, expect to pay about S$ 70 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 Hertz and Europcar, 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 S$ 8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about S$ 18 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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 18h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lewes, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Lewes to Birmingham takes 1h 47m and costs around S$ 74 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bournemouth, expect to pay about S$ 70 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 Hertz and Europcar, 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 S$ 8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about S$ 18 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Lewes

SOUSouthampton Eastleigh

Airlines serving Lewes

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,573 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,088 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,514 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,093 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,427 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 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$ 165 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 220 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)
S$ 152+
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Leonardo Hotel Brighton
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 71+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 136+
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ibis Brighton City Centre - Station
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
S$ 74+
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Britannia Study Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
S$ 74+
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The Old Ship Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
S$ 64+
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Hiring a car in Lewes

Expect to pay S$ 2.35 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$ 28.14 and S$ 37.52.

Expect to pay S$ 2.35 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$ 28.14 and S$ 37.52.