Sandwich travel guide

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You're Going to Love Sandwich

With a population of 4,496, Sandwich is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Sandwich to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Sandwich

If you’re looking for affordable options, The George and Dragon (24 Fisher Street) and The Toll Bridge Restaurant & Bar (The Toll Bridge Bar & Restaurant) are great picks.

When to visit Sandwich

Sandwich in January
Estimated hotel price
£73
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sandwich in January
Estimated hotel price
£73
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Sandwich

Plane

Although Sandwich doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Stansted Airport (STN), which is located 63 miles from Sandwich. The shortest domestic flight to Sandwich departs from Newquay and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sandwich, followed by Train. The train journey from Sandwich to Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £29 for a 1h 35m trip. The train station in Sandwich is called Sandwich, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Sandwich is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 65 miles from Sandwich. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sandwich, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Sandwich takes 135 miles and will cost you around £9. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 135 miles.

Plane

Although Sandwich doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Stansted Airport (STN), which is located 63 miles from Sandwich. The shortest domestic flight to Sandwich departs from Newquay and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sandwich, followed by Train. The train journey from Sandwich to Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £29 for a 1h 35m trip. The train station in Sandwich is called Sandwich, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Sandwich is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 65 miles from Sandwich. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sandwich, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Sandwich takes 135 miles and will cost you around £9. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near Sandwich

Airlines serving Sandwich

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,809 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sandwich

Average rates range from around £119 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £138 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sandwich

Most booked hotels in Sandwich

The New Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£59+
The Five Bells
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£97+
The St Crispin Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£109+
The Bell Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£117+
Royal Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£145+
Holiday Inn Express Ramsgate - Minster
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£83+

Hiring a car in Sandwich

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Sandwich (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.87 and £23.83. The most frequently booked car type in Sandwich is Intermediate (Skoda Octavia Combi or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact SUV or similar) is, on average, 31% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Sandwich (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.87 and £23.83. The most frequently booked car type in Sandwich is Intermediate (Skoda Octavia Combi or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact SUV or similar) is, on average, 31% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.