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 Vine Restaurant (11 Pound Lane) and The Plough at Ivy Hatch (High Cross Road) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Côte Brasserie - Sevenoaks (22 London Road) and Qissa Restaurant (St Johns Hill) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Sevenoaks.

When to visit Sevenoaks

Sevenoaks in February
Estimated hotel price
£71
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sevenoaks in February
Estimated hotel price
£71
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 Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around £33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £34 for a 1h 33m 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 GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sevenoaks, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Sevenoaks takes 193 km and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £3 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 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 Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around £33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £34 for a 1h 33m 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 GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sevenoaks, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Sevenoaks takes 193 km and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £3 for a journey of 209 km.

Airports near Sevenoaks

Airlines serving Sevenoaks

Lufthansa
Good (4,678 reviews)
KLM
Good (845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,622 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,257 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,109 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,434 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,983 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,996 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (812 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (934 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Sevenoaks

Most booked hotels in Sevenoaks

Knole B&B
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£128+
Beddington Park Lodge East
0 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£36+
Holiday Inn Express London - Epsom Downs
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£94+
The Bull Hotel Maidstone/Sevenoaks
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£77+
Donnington Manor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£94+
Holiday Inn London - Sutton
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£87+

Hiring a car in Sevenoaks

Hiring a car in Sevenoaks costs £32 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.85 and £23.79. Compact (Class Compact Crossover or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sevenoaks, while also 82% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Sevenoaks costs £32 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.85 and £23.79. Compact (Class Compact Crossover or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sevenoaks, while also 82% cheaper than other types, on average.