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
£59
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sevenoaks in June
Estimated hotel price
£59
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 Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sevenoaks, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Sevenoaks to Southampton takes 1h 55m and costs around £35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about £42 for a 2h 21m 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 Turo and Rentacar, 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 217 km and will cost you around £7. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 241 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 Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sevenoaks, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Sevenoaks to Southampton takes 1h 55m and costs around £35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about £42 for a 2h 21m 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 Turo and Rentacar, 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 217 km and will cost you around £7. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 241 km.

Airports near Sevenoaks

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Sevenoaks

KLM
Good (1,479 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,872 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,829 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,359 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,286 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,906 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,158 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,556 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,508 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,550 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,856 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,375 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (396 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,184 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,232 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)
£115+
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Greyhound Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£111+
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The Bull Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£87+
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Donnington Manor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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Holiday Inn London - Sutton By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£76+
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Holiday Inn Maidstone - Sevenoaks By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£60+
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Hiring a car in Sevenoaks

Hiring a car in Sevenoaks costs £27 per day, on average, or £81 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay £1.41 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 £16.92 and £22.56. The most frequently booked car type in Sevenoaks is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Sevenoaks costs £27 per day, on average, or £81 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay £1.41 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 £16.92 and £22.56. The most frequently booked car type in Sevenoaks is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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