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 January
Estimated hotel price
£63
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sherborne in January
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 Newcastle upon Tyne and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Sherborne. The train journey from Sherborne to London takes 1h 09m and costs around £98 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cardiff, expect to pay about £131 for a 4h 48m 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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Sherborne using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Sherborne takes 225 km and will cost you around £8. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £18 for a journey of 571 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, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Sherborne departs from Newcastle upon Tyne and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Sherborne. The train journey from Sherborne to London takes 1h 09m and costs around £98 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cardiff, expect to pay about £131 for a 4h 48m 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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Sherborne using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Sherborne takes 225 km and will cost you around £8. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £18 for a journey of 571 km.

Airports near Sherborne

BRSBristol
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Sherborne

KLM
Good (1,460 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,768 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,237 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,881 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,127 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,538 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,746 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,418 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (962 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,283 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,464 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,876 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (639 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,175 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (293 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (679 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,247 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,275 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (182 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (538 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sherborne

Average rates range from around £100 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £110 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)
£58+
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The Ilchester Arms Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£98+
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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)
£110+
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Northover Manor Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£62+
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Manor Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£64+
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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 £15.79 and £21.06.

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 £15.79 and £21.06.