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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Lewes has to offer.

Where to Eat in Lewes

If you’re looking for affordable options, Côte Brasserie - Lewes (82 High Street) and Zu Cafe (The Bus Stop, Eastgate St) are great picks.

When to visit Lewes

Lewes in January
Estimated hotel price
₹ 6563
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lewes in January
Estimated hotel price
₹ 6563
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 India departs from Mumbai and takes around 9h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lewes, followed by Train. The train journey from Lewes to Emeryville takes 0h 33m and costs around ₹ 417 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Berkeley, expect to pay about ₹ 1,085 for a 0h 33m 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , 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 ₹ 334. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about ₹ 584 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 India departs from Mumbai and takes around 9h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lewes, followed by Train. The train journey from Lewes to Emeryville takes 0h 33m and costs around ₹ 417 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Berkeley, expect to pay about ₹ 1,085 for a 0h 33m 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , 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 ₹ 334. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about ₹ 584 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Lewes

Airlines serving Lewes

Lufthansa
Good (4,636 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,467 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,299 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,554 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,483 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,756 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 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 Blacksmith's Arms Halland, Lewes offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 9,605 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 13,757 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)
₹ 11,386+
The Blacksmith's Arms Halland
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 8,152+
Leonardo Hotel Brighton
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 8,576+
Yha South Downs
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 2,587+
The Blacksmiths Arms
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 10,433+
Legends Hotel Brighton
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,522+

Hiring a car in Lewes

Expect to pay ₹ 155 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 ₹ 1,863 and ₹ 2,484. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lewes, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay ₹ 155 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 ₹ 1,863 and ₹ 2,484. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lewes, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.