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 July
Estimated hotel price
S$ 106
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lewes in July
Estimated hotel price
S$ 106
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 44 miles from Lewes. The shortest flight to Lewes from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 14h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lewes, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Lewes to Birmingham takes 1h 49m and costs around S$ 37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about S$ 63 for a 1h 50m trip. Located 3 miles from the city centre, Lewes Southease Church (Bus) is the busiest station in Lewes. Another popular train station is Lewes Cooksbridge, Sussex, located 2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Lewes is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 44 miles from Lewes. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Lewes using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Lewes takes 130 miles and will cost you around S$ 9. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about S$ 22 for a journey of 140 miles.

Plane

Although Lewes doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London All airports (LON), which is located 44 miles from Lewes. The shortest flight to Lewes from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 14h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lewes, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Lewes to Birmingham takes 1h 49m and costs around S$ 37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about S$ 63 for a 1h 50m trip. Located 3 miles from the city centre, Lewes Southease Church (Bus) is the busiest station in Lewes. Another popular train station is Lewes Cooksbridge, Sussex, located 2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Lewes is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 44 miles from Lewes. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Lewes using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Lewes takes 130 miles and will cost you around S$ 9. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about S$ 22 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Lewes

SOUSouthampton Eastleigh

Airlines serving Lewes

KLM
Good (1,459 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,790 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,752 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,212 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,222 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,878 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,117 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,321 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,533 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,522 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (898 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,691 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,733 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,403 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,362 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,170 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,904 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$ 223 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$ 153+
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Leonardo Hotel Brighton
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 87+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 138+
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ibis Brighton City Centre - Station
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 69+
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a&o Brighton Beach
2 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
S$ 58+
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Holiday Inn Brighton - Seafront By IHG
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
S$ 95+
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Hiring a car in Lewes

Expect to pay S$ 2.27 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$ 27.17 and S$ 36.23.

Expect to pay S$ 2.27 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$ 27.17 and S$ 36.23.