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
£57
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sevenoaks in June
Estimated hotel price
£57
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 29 km from Sevenoaks. The shortest domestic flight to Sevenoaks departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sevenoaks, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Sevenoaks to Brighton takes 1h 05m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about £26 for a 1h 08m trip. Located 5 km from the city centre, Sevenoaks Kemsing is the busiest station in Sevenoaks. Another popular train station is Sevenoaks Bat And Ball, located 1.9 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Sevenoaks is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 33 km from Sevenoaks. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Sevenoaks using FlixBus or National Express. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Sevenoaks takes 233 km and will cost you around £11. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 249 km.

Plane

Although Sevenoaks doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 29 km from Sevenoaks. The shortest domestic flight to Sevenoaks departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sevenoaks, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Sevenoaks to Brighton takes 1h 05m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about £26 for a 1h 08m trip. Located 5 km from the city centre, Sevenoaks Kemsing is the busiest station in Sevenoaks. Another popular train station is Sevenoaks Bat And Ball, located 1.9 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Sevenoaks is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 33 km from Sevenoaks. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Sevenoaks using FlixBus or National Express. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Sevenoaks takes 233 km and will cost you around £11. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 249 km.

Airports near Sevenoaks

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Sevenoaks

Lufthansa
Good (7,979 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,510 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,952 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,456 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,355 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,937 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,212 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,693 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,572 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,771 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,003 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (406 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,245 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,319 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Sevenoaks

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Pretty Maid House B&B
4 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
£115+
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Greyhound Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£119+
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Donnington Manor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£93+
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Holiday Inn London - Sutton By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£80+
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Holiday Inn Maidstone - Sevenoaks By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£60+
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Vigo Retreat cabin 1
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£51+
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Hiring a car in Sevenoaks

Hiring a car in Sevenoaks costs £26 per day, on average, or £77 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay £1.56 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 £18.71 and £24.95. Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sevenoaks, while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Sevenoaks costs £26 per day, on average, or £77 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay £1.56 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 £18.71 and £24.95. Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sevenoaks, while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.

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