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 18 miles 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 Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Sevenoaks to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around £27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £28 for a 1h 28m 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 Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sevenoaks, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Sevenoaks takes 135 miles and will cost you around £8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 135 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 Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sevenoaks, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Sevenoaks to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around £27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £28 for a 1h 28m 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 Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sevenoaks, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Sevenoaks takes 135 miles and will cost you around £8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near Sevenoaks

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Sevenoaks

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,572 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,520 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,043 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,784 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,017 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,012 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,662 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,409 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,487 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (868 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,448 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,296 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,575 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,058 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,134 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,288 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,401 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 (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£38+
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Holiday Inn Express London - Epsom Downs By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£71+
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The Bull Hotel Maidstone/Sevenoaks
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£80+
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Donnington Manor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£68+
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Holiday Inn London - Sutton By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£67+
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Hiring a car in Sevenoaks

Hiring a car in Sevenoaks costs £29 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.34 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 £16.00 and £21.33. 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, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Sevenoaks costs £29 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.34 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 £16.00 and £21.33. 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, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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