Lymington travel guide

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You're Going to Love Lymington

With a population of 14,544, Lymington is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Lymington to see all of its attractions.

Activities & attractions in Lymington

Where to Eat in Lymington

If you’re looking for affordable options, Gordleton Mill (Silver Street) and The High Street Kitchen (68 High St) are great picks.

When to visit Lymington

Lymington in December
Estimated hotel price
£64
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lymington in December
Estimated hotel price
£64
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Lymington

Plane

When flying to Lymington, you’ll arrive at Bournemouth (BOH), which is located 13 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Lymington departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lymington, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Lymington to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around £24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about £23 for a 1h 52m trip. Located 0.4 miles from the city centre, Lymington Town is the busiest station in Lymington. Another popular train station is Lymington Pier, located 0.7 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Lymington is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 80 miles from Lymington. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lymington, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Lymington takes 130 miles and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 140 miles.

Plane

When flying to Lymington, you’ll arrive at Bournemouth (BOH), which is located 13 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Lymington departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lymington, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Lymington to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around £24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about £23 for a 1h 52m trip. Located 0.4 miles from the city centre, Lymington Town is the busiest station in Lymington. Another popular train station is Lymington Pier, located 0.7 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Lymington is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 80 miles from Lymington. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lymington, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Lymington takes 130 miles and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Lymington

Airlines serving Lymington

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,577 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,276 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,114 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,934 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (225 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (922 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,171 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (823 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,721 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lymington

Average rates range from around £124 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £160 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lymington

Most booked hotels in Lymington

The Old Mill
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£135+
South Lawn Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£111+
The Manor At Sway
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£140+
Macdonald Elmers Court Resort
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£90+
Macdonald Elmers Court Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£130+
Travelodge Bournemouth Seafront
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£51+

Hiring a car in Lymington

Hiring a car in Lymington costs £47 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Lymington (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.78 and £23.71. Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lymington, while also 71% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Lymington costs £47 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Lymington (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.78 and £23.71. Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lymington, while also 71% cheaper than other types, on average.