Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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.

When to visit Sherborne

Sherborne in September
Estimated hotel price
£70
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sherborne in September
Estimated hotel price
£70
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 31 miles from Sherborne. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, Loganair, British Airways 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 09m and costs around £71 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £61 for a 3h 28m trip. Located 0.3 miles from the city centre, Sherborne is the busiest station in Sherborne. Another popular train station is Sherborne Yetminster, located 4 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Sherborne is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 110 miles from Sherborne. You’ll find branches of Turo and Avis, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Sherborne using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Sherborne takes 115 miles and will cost you around £18. From Exeter, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 115 miles.

Plane

Although Sherborne doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 31 miles from Sherborne. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, Loganair, British Airways 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 09m and costs around £71 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £61 for a 3h 28m trip. Located 0.3 miles from the city centre, Sherborne is the busiest station in Sherborne. Another popular train station is Sherborne Yetminster, located 4 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Sherborne is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 110 miles from Sherborne. You’ll find branches of Turo and Avis, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Sherborne using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Sherborne takes 115 miles and will cost you around £18. From Exeter, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 115 miles.

Airports near Sherborne

BRSBristol
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Sherborne

KLM
Good (1,423 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,003 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,539 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,797 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,036 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,498 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,312 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (899 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,206 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,382 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (640 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,848 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,130 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (287 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (675 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,211 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,177 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (499 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (177 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sherborne

Average rates range from around £106 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £129 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sherborne

Most booked hotels in Sherborne

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The Mitre Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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Folly Fields Farm B&B
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£58+
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The Eastbury Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£174+
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Pen Mill Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£103+
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The Kings Arms
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£144+
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Northover Manor Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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Hiring a car in Sherborne

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.26 and £21.67.

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.26 and £21.67.