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. Sandwich deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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 Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sandwich, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Sandwich to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around £30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about £24 for a 1h 38m 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Cambridge, the bus ride to Sandwich takes 185 km and will cost you around £10. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £3 for a journey of 217 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 Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sandwich, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Sandwich to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around £30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about £24 for a 1h 38m 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Cambridge, the bus ride to Sandwich takes 185 km and will cost you around £10. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £3 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Sandwich

Airlines serving Sandwich

Lufthansa
Good (4,696 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,591 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,593 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,268 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,963 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,943 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,172 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (819 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,725 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sandwich

Average rates range from around £132 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £138 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sandwich

Most booked hotels in Sandwich

The Five Bells, Eastry
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£98+
The St Crispin Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£108+
The Bell Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£118+
Royal Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£158+
Holiday Inn Express Ramsgate - Minster
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£80+
Waterfront Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£46+

Hiring a car in Sandwich

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 £17.81 and £23.75. The most frequently booked car type in Sandwich is Intermediate (Class Intermediate 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, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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 £17.81 and £23.75. The most frequently booked car type in Sandwich is Intermediate (Class Intermediate 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, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.