Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

East Grinstead travel guide

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You're Going to Love East Grinstead

With a population of 26.523, East Grinstead is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. East Grinstead deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in East Grinstead

If you’re looking for affordable options, Paglia e Fieno -East Grinstead (102 London Road) and Gravetye Manor (Vowels Lane) are great picks.

When to visit East Grinstead

East Grinstead in May
Estimated hotel price
£62
1 night at 3-star hotel
East Grinstead in May
Estimated hotel price
£62
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to East Grinstead

Plane

When flying to East Grinstead, you’ll arrive at London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 13 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to East Grinstead departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving East Grinstead, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from East Grinstead to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. The train station in East Grinstead is called East Grinstead, and is located 0.7 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to East Grinstead is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 43 km from East Grinstead. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to East Grinstead, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to East Grinstead takes 153 km and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 209 km.

Plane

When flying to East Grinstead, you’ll arrive at London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 13 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to East Grinstead departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving East Grinstead, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from East Grinstead to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. The train station in East Grinstead is called East Grinstead, and is located 0.7 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to East Grinstead is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 43 km from East Grinstead. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to East Grinstead, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to East Grinstead takes 153 km and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 209 km.

Airports near East Grinstead

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving East Grinstead

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of East Grinstead

Most booked hotels in East Grinstead

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Sofitel London Gatwick
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£148+
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Bloc Hotel Gatwick
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£110+
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Ashdown Park Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£155+
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Hampton by Hilton London Gatwick Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£129+
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Hilton London Gatwick Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£120+
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Holiday Inn London - Gatwick Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£90+
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Hiring a car in East Grinstead

Hiring a car in East Grinstead costs £21 per day, on average, or £41 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in East Grinstead (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in East Grinstead is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in East Grinstead costs £21 per day, on average, or £41 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in East Grinstead (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in East Grinstead is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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