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.

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
AED 289
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lewes in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 289
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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 10h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lewes, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Lewes to Oxford takes 1h 06m and costs around AED 62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about AED 169 for a 1h 36m 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, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Lewes takes 217 km and will cost you around AED 15. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about AED 37 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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 10h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lewes, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Lewes to Oxford takes 1h 06m and costs around AED 62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about AED 169 for a 1h 36m 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, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Lewes takes 217 km and will cost you around AED 15. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about AED 37 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Lewes

Airlines serving Lewes

Lufthansa
Good (4,640 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (925 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,473 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,298 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (477 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,937 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,770 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,165 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 AED 423 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 600 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)
AED 501+
Leonardo Hotel Brighton
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 376+
Legends Hotel Brighton
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
AED 287+
Travelodge Brighton Seafront
2 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
AED 310+
The Old Ship Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
AED 310+
Royal Albion Hotel
3 stars
Okay (5.8, Okay reviews)
AED 532+

Hiring a car in Lewes

Expect to pay AED 6.84 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 AED 81.97 and AED 109.30. 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 AED 6.84 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 AED 81.97 and AED 109.30. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lewes, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.