Introduction
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 14 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
$135
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sevenoaks in June
Estimated hotel price
$135
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 flight to Sevenoaks from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 29h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sevenoaks, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Sevenoaks to Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around $60 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $81 for a 2h 23m 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 U-Save, 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 217 km and will cost you around $19. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 306 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 flight to Sevenoaks from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 29h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sevenoaks, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Sevenoaks to Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around $60 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $81 for a 2h 23m 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 U-Save, 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 217 km and will cost you around $19. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 306 km.

Airports near Sevenoaks

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Sevenoaks

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,631 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,010 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,580 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,100 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,813 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,052 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,527 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,337 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,463 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,147 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Sevenoaks

Hiring a car in Sevenoaks

Expect to pay $3.15 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 $37.74 and $50.31. 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, 17% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.15 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 $37.74 and $50.31. 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, 17% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.