Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Sevenoaks has to offer.

Where to Eat in Sevenoaks

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Vineyard Wrotham (London Rd) and Papermakers Arms (Papermakers Arms) are great picks.

When to visit Sevenoaks

Sevenoaks in June
Estimated hotel price
£58
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sevenoaks in June
Estimated hotel price
£58
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 Edinburgh and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sevenoaks, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Sevenoaks to Southampton takes 1h 50m and costs around £36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bournemouth, expect to pay about £41 for a 2h 00m 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 Turo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Sevenoaks using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Sevenoaks takes 135 miles and will cost you around £9. From Southampton, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 135 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 Edinburgh and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sevenoaks, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Sevenoaks to Southampton takes 1h 50m and costs around £36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bournemouth, expect to pay about £41 for a 2h 00m 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 Turo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Sevenoaks using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Sevenoaks takes 135 miles and will cost you around £9. From Southampton, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near Sevenoaks

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Sevenoaks

KLM
Good (1,460 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,810 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,768 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,237 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,237 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,881 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,127 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,348 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,538 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,746 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,534 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,699 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,747 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,418 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,369 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,179 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,959 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Sevenoaks

Most booked hotels in Sevenoaks

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Pretty Maid House B&B
4 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
£103+
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Greyhound Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£122+
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The Bull Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£91+
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Donnington Manor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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Holiday Inn London - Sutton By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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Holiday Inn Maidstone - Sevenoaks By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£62+
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Hiring a car in Sevenoaks

Hiring a car in Sevenoaks costs £25 per day, on average, or £75 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay £1.32 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 £15.79 and £21.06. The most frequently booked car type in Sevenoaks is Premium (Mercedes-Benz GLA 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, 79% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Sevenoaks costs £25 per day, on average, or £75 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay £1.32 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 £15.79 and £21.06. The most frequently booked car type in Sevenoaks is Premium (Mercedes-Benz GLA 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, 79% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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