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 38 miles 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 Oxted takes 0h 33m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £14 for a 1h 28m trip. Located 0.6 miles 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 0.3 miles 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 53 miles 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, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to St. Leonards-on-Sea takes 130 miles and will cost you around £3. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 135 miles.

Plane

Although St. Leonards-on-Sea doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 38 miles 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 Oxted takes 0h 33m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £14 for a 1h 28m trip. Located 0.6 miles 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 0.3 miles 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 53 miles 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, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to St. Leonards-on-Sea takes 130 miles and will cost you around £3. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near St. Leonards-on-Sea

Airlines serving St. Leonards-on-Sea

Lufthansa
Good (4,607 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,446 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,546 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,928 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,718 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
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Where to stay in St. Leonards-on-Sea

Average rates range from around £98 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £114 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)
£114+
Bannatyne Spa Hotel Hastings
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£136+
Town House Rooms
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£60+
The Relais Cooden Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£107+
Tower House 1066
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£49+
Royal Victoria Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£82+

Hiring a car in St. Leonards-on-Sea

Hiring a car in St. Leonards-on-Sea costs £25 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.48 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 £17.76 and £23.68.

Hiring a car in St. Leonards-on-Sea costs £25 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.48 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 £17.76 and £23.68.