St. Leonards-on-Sea travel guide

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With a population of 10,001, St. Leonards-on-Sea is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in St. Leonards-on-Sea to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in St. Leonards-on-Sea

If you’re looking for affordable options, Colombo 16 (Marina) and St Clement's (3 Mercatoria) are great picks.

When to visit St. Leonards-on-Sea

St. Leonards-on-Sea in November
Estimated hotel price
£58
1 night at 3-star hotel
St. Leonards-on-Sea in November
Estimated hotel price
£58
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to St. Leonards-on-Sea

Plane

Although St. Leonards-on-Sea doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 61 km from St. Leonards-on-Sea. The shortest domestic flight to St. Leonards-on-Sea departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving St. Leonards-on-Sea, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from St. Leonards-on-Sea to Norwich takes 1h 45m and costs around £10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £22 for a 2h 00m trip. Located 0.9 km from the city centre, St. Leonards-on-Sea West St Leonards is the busiest station in St. Leonards-on-Sea. Another popular train station is St. Leonards-on-Sea Warrior Sq, located 0.6 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to St. Leonards-on-Sea is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 86 km from St. Leonards-on-Sea. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to St. Leonards-on-Sea, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leicester, the bus ride to St. Leonards-on-Sea takes 169 km and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 217 km.

Plane

Although St. Leonards-on-Sea doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 61 km from St. Leonards-on-Sea. The shortest domestic flight to St. Leonards-on-Sea departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving St. Leonards-on-Sea, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from St. Leonards-on-Sea to Norwich takes 1h 45m and costs around £10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £22 for a 2h 00m trip. Located 0.9 km from the city centre, St. Leonards-on-Sea West St Leonards is the busiest station in St. Leonards-on-Sea. Another popular train station is St. Leonards-on-Sea Warrior Sq, located 0.6 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to St. Leonards-on-Sea is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 86 km from St. Leonards-on-Sea. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to St. Leonards-on-Sea, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leicester, the bus ride to St. Leonards-on-Sea takes 169 km and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near St. Leonards-on-Sea

Airlines serving St. Leonards-on-Sea

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 St. Leonards-on-Sea

Average rates range from around £97 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £118 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of St. Leonards-on-Sea

Most booked hotels in St. Leonards-on-Sea

Hastings House
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£118+
The Bannatyne Spa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£132+
Town House Rooms
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£61+
The Relais Cooden Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£110+
Tower House 1066
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£49+
The Bank Hotel & Bistro
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£62+

Hiring a car in St. Leonards-on-Sea

Hiring a car in St. Leonards-on-Sea costs £29 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in St. Leonards-on-Sea (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.81 and £23.74. The most frequently booked car type in St. Leonards-on-Sea is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in St. Leonards-on-Sea costs £29 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in St. Leonards-on-Sea (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.81 and £23.74. The most frequently booked car type in St. Leonards-on-Sea is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.