Lymington travel guide

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You're Going to Love Lymington

With a population of 14,544, Lymington is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Lymington to see all of its attractions.

Activities & attractions in Lymington

Where to Eat in Lymington

If you’re looking for affordable options, Gordleton Mill (Silver Street) and The High Street Kitchen (68 High St) are great picks.

When to visit Lymington

Lymington in December
Estimated hotel price
£66
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lymington in December
Estimated hotel price
£66
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Lymington

Plane

When flying to Lymington, you’ll arrive at Bournemouth (BOH), which is located 13 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Lymington departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lymington, followed by Train. The train journey from Lymington to Coventry takes 1h 34m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £25 for a 1h 34m trip. Located 0.4 miles from the city centre, Lymington Town is the busiest station in Lymington. Another popular train station is Lymington Pier, located 0.7 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Lymington is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 80 miles from Lymington. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lymington, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Lymington takes 135 miles and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 140 miles.

Plane

When flying to Lymington, you’ll arrive at Bournemouth (BOH), which is located 13 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Lymington departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lymington, followed by Train. The train journey from Lymington to Coventry takes 1h 34m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £25 for a 1h 34m trip. Located 0.4 miles from the city centre, Lymington Town is the busiest station in Lymington. Another popular train station is Lymington Pier, located 0.7 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Lymington is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 80 miles from Lymington. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lymington, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Lymington takes 135 miles and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Lymington

Airlines serving Lymington

Lufthansa
Good (4,614 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,451 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,282 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,729 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lymington

Average rates range from around £123 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £159 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lymington

Most booked hotels in Lymington

The Old Mill
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£127+
South Lawn Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£102+
The Manor At Sway
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£125+
Macdonald Elmers Court Resort
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£102+
Macdonald Elmers Court Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£113+
Travelodge Bournemouth Seafront
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£41+

Hiring a car in Lymington

Hiring a car in Lymington costs £40 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Lymington (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Lymington is Standard (Volkswagen Tiguan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Vauxhall Mokka or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Lymington costs £40 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Lymington (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Lymington is Standard (Volkswagen Tiguan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Vauxhall Mokka or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.