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 63 miles from Sandwich. The shortest domestic flight to Sandwich departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

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 £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about £31 for a 1h 06m trip. The train station in Sandwich is called Sandwich, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Sandwich is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 65 miles 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, FlixBus and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Sandwich takes 95 miles and will cost you around £6. From Cambridge, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 125 miles.

Plane

Although Sandwich doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Stansted Airport (STN), which is located 63 miles from Sandwich. The shortest domestic flight to Sandwich departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

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 £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about £31 for a 1h 06m trip. The train station in Sandwich is called Sandwich, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Sandwich is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 65 miles 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, FlixBus and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Sandwich takes 95 miles and will cost you around £6. From Cambridge, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 125 miles.

Airports near Sandwich

Airlines serving Sandwich

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,592 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,261 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,965 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,962 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sandwich

Average rates range from around £133 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 Five Bells
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£98+
The St Crispin Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£109+
The Bell Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£118+
Royal Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£160+
Holiday Inn Express Ramsgate - Minster
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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 £17.80 and £23.73. 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 £17.80 and £23.73. 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.