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

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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything St. Leonards-on-Sea has to offer.

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Where to Eat in St. Leonards-on-Sea

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Royal (1 St Johns Rd) and St Clement's (3 Mercatoria) are great picks.

When to visit St. Leonards-on-Sea

St. Leonards-on-Sea in September
Estimated hotel price
£58
1 night at 3-star hotel
St. Leonards-on-Sea in September
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 Belfast 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 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. 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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to St. Leonards-on-Sea, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to St. Leonards-on-Sea takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 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 Belfast 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 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. 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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to St. Leonards-on-Sea, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to St. Leonards-on-Sea takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near St. Leonards-on-Sea

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving St. Leonards-on-Sea

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 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 (9,244 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 (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in St. Leonards-on-Sea

Average rates range from around £145 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £108 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

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Hastings House
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£108+
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The Bannatyne Spa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£154+
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The Relais Cooden Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£128+
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Town House Rooms
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£63+
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Tower House 1066
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£54+
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The Bank Hotel & Bistro
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£62+
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Hiring a car in St. Leonards-on-Sea

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in St. Leonards-on-Sea is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in St. Leonards-on-Sea is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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