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 61 km from St. Leonards-on-Sea. The shortest domestic flight to St. Leonards-on-Sea departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 15m.

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 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. Located 0.9 km 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 0.6 km 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 86 km 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 Birmingham, the bus ride to St. Leonards-on-Sea takes 209 km and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 225 km.

Plane

Although St. Leonards-on-Sea doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 61 km from St. Leonards-on-Sea. The shortest domestic flight to St. Leonards-on-Sea departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 15m.

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 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. Located 0.9 km 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 0.6 km 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 86 km 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 Birmingham, the bus ride to St. Leonards-on-Sea takes 209 km and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near St. Leonards-on-Sea

Airlines serving St. Leonards-on-Sea

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 St. Leonards-on-Sea

Average rates range from around £100 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £119 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)
£119+
The Bannatyne Spa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£131+
Town House Rooms
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£60+
The Relais Cooden Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£106+
Tower House 1066
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£50+
Royal Victoria Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£81+

Hiring a car in St. Leonards-on-Sea

Hiring a car in St. Leonards-on-Sea costs £29 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 £17.77 and £23.69.

Hiring a car in St. Leonards-on-Sea costs £29 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 £17.77 and £23.69.