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. 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 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 Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Sevenoaks to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £38 for a 1h 35m 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 Avis, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Sevenoaks using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Sevenoaks takes 193 km and will cost you around £8. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 209 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 Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Sevenoaks to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £38 for a 1h 35m 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 Avis, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Sevenoaks using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Sevenoaks takes 193 km and will cost you around £8. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 209 km.

Airports near Sevenoaks

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Sevenoaks

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,612 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,562 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,077 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,804 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,040 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,678 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,430 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,066 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,500 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,329 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,592 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,084 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,143 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,402 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Sevenoaks

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Beddington Park Lodge East
0 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£37+
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Beddington Park Lodge West
0 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£37+
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Holiday Inn Express London - Epsom Downs By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£75+
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The Bull Hotel Maidstone/Sevenoaks
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£85+
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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)
£63+
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Hiring a car in Sevenoaks

Hiring a car in Sevenoaks costs £36 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.10 and £21.47. 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 Standard car hire (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Sevenoaks costs £36 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.10 and £21.47. 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 Standard car hire (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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