Sandwich travel guide

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You're Going to Love Sandwich

With a population of 4.496, Sandwich is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Sandwich to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Sandwich

If you’re looking for affordable options, The George and Dragon (24 Fisher Street) and The Toll Bridge Restaurant & Bar (The Toll Bridge Bar & Restaurant) are great picks.

When to visit Sandwich

Sandwich in January
Estimated hotel price
£72
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sandwich in January
Estimated hotel price
£72
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Sandwich

Plane

Although Sandwich doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Stansted Airport (STN), which is located 102 km from Sandwich. The shortest domestic flight to Sandwich departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sandwich, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Sandwich to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £23 for a 1h 33m trip. The train station in Sandwich is called Sandwich, and is located 0.5 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Sandwich is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 105 km from Sandwich. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sandwich, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Sandwich takes 209 km and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 225 km.

Plane

Although Sandwich doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Stansted Airport (STN), which is located 102 km from Sandwich. The shortest domestic flight to Sandwich departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sandwich, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Sandwich to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £23 for a 1h 33m trip. The train station in Sandwich is called Sandwich, and is located 0.5 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Sandwich is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 105 km from Sandwich. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sandwich, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Sandwich takes 209 km and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Sandwich

Airlines serving Sandwich

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sandwich

Average rates range from around £134 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £139 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sandwich

Most booked hotels in Sandwich

The New Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£59+
The Five Bells, Eastry
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£97+
The St Crispin Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£108+
The Bell Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£124+
Royal Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£154+
Holiday Inn Express Ramsgate - Minster
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£79+

Hiring a car in Sandwich

Hiring a car in Sandwich costs £32 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Sandwich (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Sandwich is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Sandwich costs £32 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Sandwich (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Sandwich is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.