Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Sittingbourne travel guide

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You're Going to Love Sittingbourne

With a population of 41,148, Sittingbourne is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Sittingbourne deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Sittingbourne

If you’re looking for affordable options, The BarnYard (Oak Lane Upchurch) and Galata Mezze (3-9, Station St) are great picks.

When to visit Sittingbourne

Sittingbourne in March
Estimated hotel price
£43
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sittingbourne in March
Estimated hotel price
£43
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Sittingbourne

Plane

Although Sittingbourne doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 41 miles from Sittingbourne. The shortest domestic flight to Sittingbourne departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sittingbourne, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Sittingbourne to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 1.4 miles from the city centre, Sittingbourne Kemsley, Kent is the busiest station in Sittingbourne. Another popular train station is Sittingbourne, located 0.2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Sittingbourne is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 39 miles from Sittingbourne. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sittingbourne, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Sittingbourne takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

Plane

Although Sittingbourne doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 41 miles from Sittingbourne. The shortest domestic flight to Sittingbourne departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sittingbourne, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Sittingbourne to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 1.4 miles from the city centre, Sittingbourne Kemsley, Kent is the busiest station in Sittingbourne. Another popular train station is Sittingbourne, located 0.2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Sittingbourne is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 39 miles from Sittingbourne. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sittingbourne, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Sittingbourne takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near Sittingbourne

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Sittingbourne

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Sittingbourne

Most booked hotels in Sittingbourne

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Cave Hotel & Golf Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£182+
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Tonge Barn
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£169+
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Hempstead House Hotel & Restaurant
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£113+
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The Beaumont
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£74+
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Travelodge Maidstone Central
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£52+
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Orida Maidstone
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£72+
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Hiring a car in Sittingbourne

Hiring a car in Sittingbourne costs £39 per day, on average, or £78 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Sittingbourne (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Sittingbourne is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Sittingbourne costs £39 per day, on average, or £78 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Sittingbourne (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Sittingbourne is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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