- Must visit
Knole
Trust-run gallery and museum at Knole, displaying historic objects and interpretation linked to the house, estate and collections.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Dartford to Sevenoaks
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Take a train from Dartford to Sevenoaks and enjoy the approximately 19 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 04:58, the last at 22:59.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 19 km |
First train 4:58 |
Last train 22:59 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Complete guide to Sevenoaks
Things to do in Sevenoaks
Discover the best of Sevenoaks — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Sevenoaks trip today.
- Must visit
Ightham Mote
Historic National Trust house with furnished rooms, collection displays and interpretation telling the story of the medieval manor.
- Recommended
Shoreham Aircraft Museum
Museum in Shoreham exploring local archaeology, landscape and village history in a compact and informative display space.
- Must visit
Knole Park
Large town park with a boating lake, café kiosk, play areas, open lawns and frequent community events near the centre.
- Recommended
The Darent Valley Path
Long-distance footpath through woodland, hills and valleys, offering varied scenic walks around the Sevenoaks area.
- Recommended
Shoreham Village
Compact historic village area by the River Darent, popular for riverside walks, heritage buildings and views of the North Downs.
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Kentish Blue Cheese
A soft, creamy English cow’s milk cheese made in Kent. It is a classic local county speciality often served on cheeseboards in the area.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
Kentish Apples
Sweet apples grown in Kent, long known as the Garden of England. They are prized for crisp flavour and feature in local desserts, juice and cider.
- Gluten-free
Kentish Cider
Traditional cider made from Kent apples. It reflects the county’s orchard heritage and is a common local drink in pubs and farm shops.
The Mount Vineyard Restaurant
Elegant modern British dining in a refined country-house setting at The Mount Vineyard, with strong focus on seasonal produce and local wines.
Hattusa
Smart contemporary restaurant and bar with British and European dishes, suited to a relaxed meal near the town centre.
The Restoration
Historic pub and dining room in central Sevenoaks serving British classics, Sunday roasts and a solid range of local drinks in traditional surroundings.
Pound sterling (£)
Sevenoaks is pricier than many UK towns, with higher lodging and dining costs due to its Kent location and London access; local buses and rail can add notable transport costs.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-15 for fast food, takeaway or a simple lunch.
- Mid-range
- £18-35 per person for a main meal at a mid-range restaurant.
- Fine dining
- £45+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £3-4.50 for a cappuccino or similar coffee.
Tipping culture
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Taxis are often rounded up. In cafés, small change is optional.
FAQs: Dartford to Sevenoaks train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dartford to Sevenoaks by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Sevenoaks, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The train distance from Dartford to Sevenoaks is 19 km.
The first train from Dartford to Sevenoaks leaves at 4:58.
The last train from Dartford to Sevenoaks departs at 22:59.
There is no night train service from Dartford to Sevenoaks.
Booking trains from Dartford to Sevenoaks in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Dartford to Sevenoaks offers a pleasant view of the Kent countryside, including green fields and occasional glimpses of woodland, though it is not renowned for being particularly scenic compared to more famous routes in the UK.
Currently, there is no direct train service available from Dartford to Sevenoaks.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Dartford and Sevenoaks
Most Dartford to Sevenoaks trains use the Dartford to Sevenoaks station pair, with some services arriving at Bat & Ball. Use this guide to compare Dartford and Sevenoaks train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Dartford
Arrival train stations in Sevenoaks
Which Dartford station do trains to Sevenoaks leave from?
Trains from Dartford to Sevenoaks leave from Dartford. The station is from Dartford city centre at Dartford station, Station Approach, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1BP.
DartfordDartford station, Station Approach, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1BP+44 3303339232
City-centre transport
Getting to Dartford from Dartford city centre
BusD30, 429, 414B, 477, 477S · 1m · every ~4 min
Dartford train station facilities and services
Dartford has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Dartford.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Dartford.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Dartford. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Dartford: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Dartford: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Dartford: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: 2 x in booking hall, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Sevenoaks station do trains from Dartford arrive at?
Trains from Dartford to Sevenoaks most often arrive at Sevenoaks. Some services arrive at Bat & Ball, so check your ticket before travel to confirm your Sevenoaks arrival station.
SevenoaksSevenoaks station, Tubs Hill, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1DP+44 3303339232
City-centre transport
Getting to Sevenoaks from Sevenoaks city centre
Sevenoaks is 1 km from Sevenoaks city centre. Public transport options include:
Bus403 · 2m · £2
Sevenoaks train station facilities and services
Sevenoaks has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Sevenoaks.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Sevenoaks.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Sevenoaks. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Sevenoaks: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Sevenoaks: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Sevenoaks: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B1. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step free access to booking hall via steep ramp to station entrance. Lift access to booking hall available from Blue badge parking area. Step free access to all platforms via lift from overbridge. Stepped access to all platforms via overbridge. Only stepped access from car park adjacent to Platform 4 to the overbridge, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: 4 x in booking hall 2 x rear entrance ( from Car Park 1), Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Bat & BallBat & Ball station, Bat & Ball Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN14 5AP+44 3303339232
City-centre transport
Getting to Bat & Ball from Sevenoaks city centre
Bat & Ball is 2 km from Sevenoaks city centre. Public transport options include:
Bus6 · 5m · every ~2 min
308 · 7m
402 · 18m · £2
Bat & Ball train station facilities and services
Bat & Ball has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Bat & Ball.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Bat & Ball.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bat & Ball: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bat & Ball: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bat & Ball: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B2. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step Free access to platform 1 for services towards London is available via a ramp from Sevenoaks Community Centre car park. Step free access to platform 2 is from the main station entrance for services away from London. There is only stepped access via a footbridge between platforms within the station. Step free interchange is available via Otford Road and the Community Centre car park, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: platform 2, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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