Is there a taxi rank at Sevenoaks train station?

Yes — Sevenoaks station on Tubs Hill has a taxi rank right outside the main entrance, alongside further ranks on the High Street and Buckhurst Lane in the town centre.

The Station and the Rank

Sevenoaks station sits on Tubs Hill (postcode TN13 1DP), on the South Eastern Main Line between Dunton Green and Hildenborough, about 22 miles down the line from Charing Cross. It's run by Southeastern, with some Thameslink services also calling. Northbound trains reach London Bridge, Cannon Street, Waterloo East, and Charing Cross (via Orpington), plus Blackfriars via Swanley and Catford; southbound trains run to Ashford International and Ramsgate via Dover Priory, and to Tunbridge Wells and Hastings. Central London is typically 25 to 35 minutes away by train, depending on the destination station. The taxi rank itself sits directly outside the main station entrance on Tubs Hill, with further ranks on the High Street and Buckhurst Lane in the town centre — useful to know if the station rank is empty when you arrive.

Rank Capacity and Wait Times

The rank has around four designated hackney carriage spaces directly outside the entrance, so at busy times — particularly weekday evening peak — it can occasionally run empty for a few minutes. Pre-booking a car for a specific train removes that uncertainty, since the driver is already on the way rather than you waiting to be next in the rank queue.

Vehicle Options for Station Pickups

Saloon

The standard saloon covers most pickups from Sevenoaks station — one to three passengers with normal luggage, the default option for a lift home or to a local address after your train arrives. Local journeys are quoted at the time of booking.

Estate & Larger Vehicles

For extra luggage or a bigger group meeting off the same train, an estate car or larger vehicle can be requested at booking. Let the driver know your group size and bags so the right vehicle is waiting rather than a saloon arriving for more people than it can comfortably fit.

Fares From the Station

DestinationFareEst. Time
Gatwick Airport£75 + £5 pick-up/drop-off35–50 min
Heathrow Airport£110 + £5 pick-up/drop-off55–75 min
Local Sevenoaks & surrounding villagesQuoted at booking

Airport fares are fixed and agreed at booking. If you're arriving by train and continuing straight on to Gatwick or Heathrow, the same fixed fares apply from the station.

Booking a Pickup From the Station

  1. Book by phone, WhatsApp, or the form below. Give your train's expected arrival time when you book.
  2. Add your destination. A local address, or straight on to Gatwick or Heathrow.
  3. Fare confirmed before you travel. No meter, and no need to queue at the rank.

Sevenoaks Station Taxi Rank — FAQs

Is there a taxi rank at Sevenoaks train station?

Yes — Sevenoaks station on Tubs Hill has a taxi rank right outside the main entrance, with further ranks on the High Street and Buckhurst Lane in the town centre. If the rank happens to be empty, pre-booking guarantees a car is waiting when your train arrives, which matters most for early trains or late arrivals after the last rank taxi has gone.

Can I use contactless card to pay for a taxi at Sevenoaks station?

Most taxis at Sevenoaks station now accept card and contactless payment, though it's still worth carrying a little cash for short local trips in case a driver's card reader is briefly unavailable. If you're booking ahead with C Line Cars rather than queuing at the rank, payment can usually be arranged when you book or directly with the driver.

Can a taxi from Sevenoaks station take me to Knole House or Knole Park?

Yes — Knole House and Knole Park are around a 20 to 30 minute walk from the station via Webb's Alley, or a short taxi ride if you'd rather not walk with luggage or in bad weather. Sevenoaks station is the nearest station to Knole, so it's a common request for visitors arriving by train.

Other Routes

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Page content reviewed and updated September 2026.