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
£68
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sherborne in September
Estimated hotel price
£68
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, 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 35m and costs around £25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £75 for a 6h 42m 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 Turo and Sixt, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Sherborne using National Express or FlixBus. From Cardiff, the bus ride to Sherborne takes 105 km and will cost you around £7. From London, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 225 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, 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 35m and costs around £25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £75 for a 6h 42m 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 Turo and Sixt, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Sherborne using National Express or FlixBus. From Cardiff, the bus ride to Sherborne takes 105 km and will cost you around £7. From London, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Sherborne

BRSBristol
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Sherborne

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,012 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,617 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,818 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,058 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,692 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,513 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,337 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (917 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,224 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,412 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (636 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,854 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,135 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (287 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (677 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,220 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,218 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (510 reviews)
AccesRail
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Where to stay in Sherborne

Average rates range from around £97 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £138 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 Eastbury Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£132+
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The Kings Arms
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£162+
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Quicksilver Mail
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£54+
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Half Moon, Sherborne by Marston's Inns
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£48+
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Manor Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£64+
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The Terrace Lodge Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£54+
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Hiring a car in Sherborne

Expect to pay £1.37 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 £16.34 and £21.79.

Expect to pay £1.37 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 £16.34 and £21.79.