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 Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sevenoaks, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Sevenoaks to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around £31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £17 for a 1h 49m 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 Sixt, 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 120 miles and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 130 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 Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sevenoaks, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Sevenoaks to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around £31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £17 for a 1h 49m 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 Sixt, 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 120 miles and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near Sevenoaks

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Sevenoaks

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,653 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,614 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,019 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,117 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,821 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,059 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,116 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,692 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,444 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,515 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,562 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (884 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,337 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,105 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,627 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,152 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,421 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,544 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)
£105+
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The Bull Hotel Maidstone/Sevenoaks
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£86+
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Donnington Manor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£71+
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Holiday Inn London - Sutton By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£67+
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Holiday Inn Maidstone - Sevenoaks By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£62+
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Coulsdon Manor Hotel and Golf Club
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£67+
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Hiring a car in Sevenoaks

Hiring a car in Sevenoaks costs £39 per day, on average, or £118 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay £1.37 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 £16.36 and £21.81. Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sevenoaks, while also 12% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Sevenoaks costs £39 per day, on average, or £118 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay £1.37 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 £16.36 and £21.81. Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sevenoaks, while also 12% cheaper than other types, on average.

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