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 31 miles 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 Edinburgh and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sherborne, followed by Great Western Railway. 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 GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sherborne, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Sherborne takes 110 miles and will cost you around £18. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £18 for a journey of 120 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, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Sherborne departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sherborne, followed by Great Western Railway. 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 GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sherborne, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Sherborne takes 110 miles and will cost you around £18. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £18 for a journey of 120 miles.

Airports near Sherborne

Airlines serving Sherborne

KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (925 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,473 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (710 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (781 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,443 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,454 reviews)
GOL
Good (685 reviews)
Vueling
Good (814 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (514 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (492 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (153 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (97 reviews)
Corendon Airlines
Okay (13 reviews)
SunExpress
Good (105 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sherborne

Average rates range from around £89 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

The Helyar Arms
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£77+
The Eastbury Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£173+
Halfway House Inn Country Lodge
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£85+
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 £17.83 and £23.77.

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 £17.83 and £23.77.