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 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 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 Glasgow and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sherborne, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Sherborne to London takes 1h 08m and costs around £61 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Exeter, expect to pay about £39 for a 1h 30m 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Sherborne using National Express or FlixBus. From Exeter, the bus ride to Sherborne takes 105 miles and will cost you around £8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £13 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, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Sherborne departs from Glasgow and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sherborne, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Sherborne to London takes 1h 08m and costs around £61 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Exeter, expect to pay about £39 for a 1h 30m 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Sherborne using National Express or FlixBus. From Exeter, the bus ride to Sherborne takes 105 miles and will cost you around £8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 115 miles.

Airports near Sherborne

BRSBristol
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Sherborne

KLM
Good (1,404 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,457 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,978 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,994 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,476 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,652 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,280 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (875 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,179 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,068 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,341 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,835 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (635 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,116 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (283 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (670 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,196 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (169 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (487 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sherborne

Average rates range from around £95 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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Folly Fields Farm B&B
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£63+
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The Mitre Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£77+
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The Keep Boutique Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£102+
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The Eastbury Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£143+
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Pen Mill Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£90+
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The Kings Arms
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£105+
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Hiring a car in Sherborne

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.18 and £21.57.

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.18 and £21.57.

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