Visiting Winchelsea

Driving directions to Winchelsea:

1. From London: Take M25 and then M20 towards Ashford. From Ashford, follow A259 towards Rye and then Winchelsea.
2. From Brighton: Take A27 towards Eastbourne and then A259 towards Winchelsea.
3. From Hastings: Take A259 towards Rye and then Winchelsea.

Rail directions to Winchelsea:

1. Take a train to Rye station from London, Brighton or Hastings. From Rye, Winchelsea is just a short taxi or bus ride away.
2. The closest train station to Winchelsea is Rye and it has regular services to and from London, Brighton and Hastings.

If you are coming from Hastings or Rye, it is recommended to take the bus to Winchelsea as parking in the town can be difficult. The Stagecoach bus service number 100 runs regularly between Hastings and Rye via Winchelsea.

The closest airport to Winchelsea is London Gatwick Airport, located approximately 52 miles away. Driving from Gatwick to Winchelsea will take approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes via the A21. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gatwick to Hastings station, which is about 6 miles from Winchelsea, and then take a taxi or bus to reach your destination.