Sherborne travel guide

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You're Going to Love Sherborne

With a population of 9.558, Sherborne is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Sherborne to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Sherborne

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Green (3 The Green) and The Queens Arms- Sherborne (The Queens Arms) are great picks.

When to visit Sherborne

Sherborne in January
Estimated hotel price
£64
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sherborne in January
Estimated hotel price
£64
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Sherborne

Plane

Although Sherborne doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 51 km from Sherborne. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Sherborne departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sherborne, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Sherborne to London takes 1h 29m and costs around £42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £113 for a 3h 01m trip. Located 0.5 km from the city centre, Sherborne is the busiest station in Sherborne. Another popular train station is Sherborne Yetminster, located 7 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Sherborne is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 177 km from Sherborne. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sherborne, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Sherborne takes 177 km and will cost you around £13. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £18 for a journey of 193 km.

Plane

Although Sherborne doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 51 km from Sherborne. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Sherborne departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sherborne, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Sherborne to London takes 1h 29m and costs around £42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £113 for a 3h 01m trip. Located 0.5 km from the city centre, Sherborne is the busiest station in Sherborne. Another popular train station is Sherborne Yetminster, located 7 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Sherborne is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 177 km from Sherborne. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sherborne, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Sherborne takes 177 km and will cost you around £13. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £18 for a journey of 193 km.

Airports near Sherborne

Airlines serving Sherborne

KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,446 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,597 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (707 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (776 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,445 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,451 reviews)
GOL
Good (681 reviews)
Vueling
Good (811 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (515 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (491 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (152 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (94 reviews)
Corendon Airlines
Okay (13 reviews)
SunExpress
Good (103 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sherborne

Average rates range from around £90 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £131 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sherborne

Most booked hotels in Sherborne

The Helyar Arms
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£77+
The Eastbury Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£174+
Halfway House Inn Country Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£87+
Quicksilver Mail
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£56+
The Manor Hotel by Greene King Inns
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£66+
Hawk House
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£57+

Hiring a car in Sherborne

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Sherborne (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Sherborne is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Sherborne (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Sherborne is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.