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Visit Knole National Trust car-free

Visit by bus for just £2 each way. Most buses in England are offering £2 Single Fares until 31st December 2024. Our journey planner will show you if your route is included, or you can find a full list of participating operators and routes here.

NT Knole is just an hour from London by train and foot. There are direct trains to Sevenoaks from London and many other towns. There are also buses from local towns and villages. Our journey planner above will show you train and bus times and walking routes.

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Enjoy 2for1 entry to Knole, when you show a valid train or bus ticket (cheapest ticket free). You’ll also enjoy 20% off in Knole’s gift shop and bookshop when you show a valid bus or train ticket at the till.

Cyclists are welcome. It’s an easy cycle from Sevenoaks station – here’s the route. You can cycle throughout Knole Park (except the golf course) and there are cycle racks by the picnic area. Plan your cycle route here.

Take a scenic rail journey to Sevenoaks on the Darent Valley Line

There is a taxi rank at Sevenoaks station, or you can book a taxi from Beeline 01732 456214, Oaks 01732 741122 or Sevenoaks 01732 456241.

A group of three or more can save 34% on train tickets with South Eastern Railways and Thameslink with GroupSave.

Here’s some information on accessibility on buses and trains. And here’s information on accessibility at Knole.

Getting to Knole National Trust car-free

Here's our recommended route to Knole National Trust. To get bus and train times and walking routes use our journey planner.

By bus

Buses to Sevenoaks run from surrounding towns and villages – including bus 402 and bus 401 from Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells, bus 308 from Gravesend and also bus 1 and bus 401 from Westerham. It’s just a few minutes’ walk from the bus station to Knole Park, following the signs.

By train

There are several trains an hour from London to Sevenoaks (just 35 minutes from London Charing Cross). Thameslink trains also run from central London and there are direct trains from Tunbridge Wells, Hastings, Ashford, Canterbury and Kent coast.

From the station it’s a one-mile walk to Knole Park (a further 1/2 mile to Knole House), or a 10-minute taxi ride. Or to save your legs, hop on a bus to the Bus Station, or pick up a taxi from the rank.

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About Knole National Trust

Sitting proudly within Kent’s last medieval deer park, Knole offers something for everyone. Immerse yourself in the vast estate. Explore the grand courtyards and tranquil Orangery or wander the winding paths in the parkland, still populated by wild deer. Inside the showrooms, art lovers will find Reynolds, Gainsborough and Van Dyck to admire. Textiles enthusiasts can marvel at the 17th century tapestries and furniture.

For any queries about visiting contact Knole National Trust on 01732 462100 or knole@nationaltrust.org.uk

Address: Knole House, Sevenoaks TN15 0RP. Visit Website

- Knole National Trust