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
£57
1 night at 3-star hotel
St. Leonards-on-Sea in November
Estimated hotel price
£57
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 Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around £33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £34 for a 1h 33m 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 Southampton, the bus ride to St. Leonards-on-Sea takes 120 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £3 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 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 Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around £33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £34 for a 1h 33m 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 Southampton, the bus ride to St. Leonards-on-Sea takes 120 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £3 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near St. Leonards-on-Sea

Airlines serving St. Leonards-on-Sea

Lufthansa
Good (4,678 reviews)
KLM
Good (845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,622 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,257 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,109 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,434 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,983 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,996 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (812 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (934 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
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Where to stay in St. Leonards-on-Sea

Average rates range from around £101 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £120 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)
£120+
Bannatyne Spa Hotel Hastings
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£123+
Town House Rooms
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£63+
The Relais Cooden Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£106+
Tower House 1066
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£50+
The Bank Hotel & Bistro
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£63+

Hiring a car in St. Leonards-on-Sea

Hiring a car in St. Leonards-on-Sea costs £91 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 £17.85 and £23.79.

Hiring a car in St. Leonards-on-Sea costs £91 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 £17.85 and £23.79.