Sevenoaks travel guide

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You're Going to Love Sevenoaks

With a population of 27,871, Sevenoaks is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Sevenoaks to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Sevenoaks

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Vine Restaurant (11 Pound Lane) and The Plough at Ivy Hatch (High Cross Road) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Vineyard Wrotham (London Rd) and Côte Brasserie - Sevenoaks (22 London Road) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Sevenoaks.

When to visit Sevenoaks

Sevenoaks in February
Estimated hotel price
£70
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sevenoaks in February
Estimated hotel price
£70
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Sevenoaks

Plane

Although Sevenoaks doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 18 miles from Sevenoaks. The shortest domestic flight to Sevenoaks departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sevenoaks, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Sevenoaks to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around £31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £42 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 3 miles from the city centre, Sevenoaks Kemsing is the busiest station in Sevenoaks. Another popular train station is Sevenoaks Bat And Ball, located 1.2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Sevenoaks is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 21 miles from Sevenoaks. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sevenoaks, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Sevenoaks takes 110 miles and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 130 miles.

Plane

Although Sevenoaks doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 18 miles from Sevenoaks. The shortest domestic flight to Sevenoaks departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sevenoaks, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Sevenoaks to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around £31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £42 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 3 miles from the city centre, Sevenoaks Kemsing is the busiest station in Sevenoaks. Another popular train station is Sevenoaks Bat And Ball, located 1.2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Sevenoaks is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 21 miles from Sevenoaks. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sevenoaks, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Sevenoaks takes 110 miles and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near Sevenoaks

Airlines serving Sevenoaks

Lufthansa
Good (7,177 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,356 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,822 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,671 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,843 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,958 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,682 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (847 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,554 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,552 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,943 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,365 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,898 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (395 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,308 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,225 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,338 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,237 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,392 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Sevenoaks

Most booked hotels in Sevenoaks

Pretty Maid House B&B
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£94+
Beddington Park Lodge East
0 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£37+
Holiday Inn Express London - Epsom Downs
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£88+
The Bull Hotel Maidstone/Sevenoaks
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£79+
Donnington Manor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£82+
Holiday Inn London - Sutton
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£84+

Hiring a car in Sevenoaks

Hiring a car in Sevenoaks costs £29 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.37 per litre in Sevenoaks (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.44 and £21.92. The most frequently booked car type in Sevenoaks is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Crossover or similar) is, on average, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Sevenoaks costs £29 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.37 per litre in Sevenoaks (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.44 and £21.92. The most frequently booked car type in Sevenoaks is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Crossover or similar) is, on average, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.