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 29 km from Sevenoaks. The shortest domestic flight to Sevenoaks departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sevenoaks, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Sevenoaks to Brussels takes 2h 01m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about £34 for a 2h 19m 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Sevenoaks using FlixBus or National Express. From Southampton, the bus ride to Sevenoaks takes 201 km and will cost you around £7. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 225 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 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sevenoaks, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Sevenoaks to Brussels takes 2h 01m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about £34 for a 2h 19m 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Sevenoaks using FlixBus or National Express. From Southampton, the bus ride to Sevenoaks takes 201 km and will cost you around £7. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Sevenoaks

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Sevenoaks

Lufthansa
Good (7,946 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,508 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,910 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,325 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,451 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,926 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,195 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,579 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (906 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,643 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,759 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,560 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,961 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,189 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,390 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,220 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,295 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Sevenoaks

Most booked hotels in Sevenoaks

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Greyhound Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£110+
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The Bull Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£87+
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Donnington Manor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£82+
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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)
£58+
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Vigo Retreat cabin 1
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£67+
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Hiring a car in Sevenoaks

Hiring a car in Sevenoaks costs £29 per day, on average, or £87 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay £1.59 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 £19.03 and £25.38. Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sevenoaks, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Sevenoaks costs £29 per day, on average, or £87 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay £1.59 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 £19.03 and £25.38. Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sevenoaks, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.

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