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 61 km 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 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. 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, FlixBus and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to St. Leonards-on-Sea takes 153 km and will cost you around £6. From Cambridge, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 201 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 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 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. 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, FlixBus and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to St. Leonards-on-Sea takes 153 km and will cost you around £6. From Cambridge, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 201 km.

Airports near St. Leonards-on-Sea

Airlines serving St. Leonards-on-Sea

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 St. Leonards-on-Sea

Average rates range from around £99 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+
Bannatyne Spa Hotel Hastings
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£127+
Town House Rooms
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£63+
The Relais Cooden Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£107+
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 £86 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 £17.80 and £23.73. The most frequently booked car type in St. Leonards-on-Sea is Intermediate (Vauxhall Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in St. Leonards-on-Sea costs £86 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 £17.80 and £23.73. The most frequently booked car type in St. Leonards-on-Sea is Intermediate (Vauxhall Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.