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Compare train and coach for Sevenoaks to Otford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sevenoaks to Otford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £5.
Distance: 5 km
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sevenoaks to Otford
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Trains from Sevenoaks to Otford run on average 3 times per day, taking around 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:22. The fastest train covers the 5 km distance in 6m.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £3
Distance 5 km |
Average train duration 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 6m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:22 |
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £3
Train companies: Thameslink from Sevenoaks to Otford trainsThameslink trains will get you between Sevenoaks and Otford from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Thameslink
About
Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
6m
Cheapest Price
£5
Thameslink frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Family area
FAQs: Sevenoaks to Otford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sevenoaks to Otford 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 Otford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
A visit to Otford typically requires one to two days to explore its key attractions, including the Otford Solar System and local scenic walks.
Booking trains from Sevenoaks to Otford in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Yes, there is a direct train between Sevenoaks and Otford. The service operates 3 times per day, provided by Thameslink.
The train distance from Sevenoaks to Otford is 5 km.
The cost of a train ticket from Sevenoaks to Otford can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £5, while the average price tends to be around £5.
The train journey from Sevenoaks to Otford covers a distance of 5 km and takes approximately 6m. Trains run 3 per day.
To get from Sevenoaks to Otford, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The first train from Sevenoaks to Otford leaves at 0:01.
The cheapest way to get from Sevenoaks to Otford is by coach, costing approximately £3.
The last train from Sevenoaks to Otford departs at 23:22.
Trains from Sevenoaks to Otford run approximately 3 times per day.
The train station in Sevenoaks that goes to Otford is Sevenoaks station (SEV), and it arrives at Otford station (OTF).
There is no night train service from Sevenoaks to Otford.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Sevenoaks to Otford.
Yes, you can take the train from Sevenoaks to Otford.
The train journey from Sevenoaks to Otford is relatively short and passes through the Kent countryside, offering views of wooded areas and fields, which some might find pleasant but not particularly remarkable.
Yes, a day trip from Sevenoaks to Otford is feasible. The journey takes 6m, with a distance of 5 km, and there are 3 trains per day.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Sevenoaks and Otford
Sevenoaks
Otford
The major train station for departures in Sevenoaks is Sevenoaks. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Sevenoaks for your trip from Sevenoaks to Otford.
Amenities at train station
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 21:00 Saturday 06:15 - 21:00 Sunday 07:15 - 21:15 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
Distance to city center
1 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: Flower stall
Parking
- Car Park: Car Park 1 - Mobility & Motorcycles
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: Station concourse- Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Booking Hall- Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Booking Hall- Available during staffing hours
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Unheated seating area in booking hall only available when staff are present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: car park and on station forecourt
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- 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
Public transport options for Sevenoaks
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the station forecourt adjacent to platform 4 and also from the Car park adjacent to platform 1.
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Distance to city center
2 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The toilet is part of the Community cafe located in the old Booking Hall building on platform 2.
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- 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
Public transport options for Bat & Ball
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt
The major train station for arrivals in Otford is Otford. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Otford for your journey to Otford from Sevenoaks.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 19:30 Saturday 06:15 - 19:30 Sunday 08:10 - 15:40 This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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 platform 1 for services towards London from Car Park entrance. Step free access to platform 2 for services away from London via side entrance ramp. Stepped access between platforms available via station footbridge.Step free Interchange between platforms in excess of 400 metres.
- 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: by entrance to platform 1
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Platform 1- Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting Room on the platform only available when staff are present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: car park entrance Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- 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
Public transport options for Otford
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt (London side of the station)
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