Lewes travel guide

Lewes Tourism | Lewes Guide

You're Going to Love Lewes

With a population of 16,479, Lewes is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Lewes deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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 May
Estimated hotel price
C$ 81
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lewes in May
Estimated hotel price
C$ 81
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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 15h 50m.

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 C$ 81 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about C$ 26 for a 1h 28m 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 rental from London, which is about 70 km from Lewes. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lewes, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Lewes takes 209 km and will cost you around C$ 10. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about C$ 22 for a journey of 225 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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 15h 50m.

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 C$ 81 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about C$ 26 for a 1h 28m 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 rental from London, which is about 70 km from Lewes. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lewes, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Lewes takes 209 km and will cost you around C$ 10. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about C$ 22 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Lewes

Airlines serving Lewes

Lufthansa
Good (7,186 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,354 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,843 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,641 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,836 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,871 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,549 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,669 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,532 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,238 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,080 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,419 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,339 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,236 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,201 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,298 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 Blacksmiths Arms, Lewes offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 167 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 253 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)
C$ 124+
Jurys Inn Brighton Waterfront
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 161+
The Blacksmiths Arms
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 182+
Leonardo Hotel Brighton
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 132+
The Blacksmiths Arms
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 128+
Yha South Downs
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 28+

Renting a car in Lewes

Expect to pay C$ 2.42 per litre in Lewes (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 29.03 and C$ 38.70. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lewes, while also 44% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 2.42 per litre in Lewes (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 29.03 and C$ 38.70. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lewes, while also 44% cheaper than other types, on average.