Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
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.

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 October
Estimated hotel price
£63
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sherborne in October
Estimated hotel price
£63
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 Great Western Railway. The train journey from Sherborne to London takes 1h 35m and costs around £29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £34 for a 3h 28m 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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sherborne, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus.

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 Great Western Railway. The train journey from Sherborne to London takes 1h 35m and costs around £29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £34 for a 3h 28m 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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sherborne, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus.

Airports near Sherborne

BRSBristol
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Sherborne

KLM
Good (1,363 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,077 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,971 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,650 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,813 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,465 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,588 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,220 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (787 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (997 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,145 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,144 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,816 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (627 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,084 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,166 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (652 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (264 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (162 reviews)
AccesRail
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Where to stay in Sherborne

Average rates range from around £99 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £145 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sherborne

Most booked hotels in Sherborne

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Stoneleigh Barn Bed and Breakfast
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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Folly Fields Farm B&B
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£68+
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The Kings Arms
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£136+
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The Eastbury & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£153+
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Quicksilver Mail
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£58+
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Manor Hotel by Greene King Inns
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£70+
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Hiring a car in Sherborne

Expect to pay £1.32 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 £15.83 and £21.11. The most frequently booked car type in Sherborne is Mini (Class Mini Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Kia XCeed or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.32 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 £15.83 and £21.11. The most frequently booked car type in Sherborne is Mini (Class Mini Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Kia XCeed or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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