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
£66
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sherborne in October
Estimated hotel price
£66
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 32m and costs around £47 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £39 for a 4h 47m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sherborne, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Gloucester, the bus ride to Sherborne takes 50 miles and will cost you around £24. From Cardiff, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 60 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 32m and costs around £47 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £39 for a 4h 47m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sherborne, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Gloucester, the bus ride to Sherborne takes 50 miles and will cost you around £24. From Cardiff, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 60 miles.

Airports near Sherborne

Airlines serving Sherborne

KLM
Good (1,319 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,712 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,569 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,891 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,648 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,423 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,539 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,176 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (945 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,004 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (764 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,062 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,792 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,051 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,146 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (261 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (634 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (161 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sherborne

Average rates range from around £90 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £131 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sherborne

Most booked hotels in Sherborne

Stoneleigh Barn Bed and Breakfast
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£83+
Folly Fields Farm B&B
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£62+
The Kings Arms
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£120+
The Eastbury & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£150+
Quicksilver Mail
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£61+
Manor Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£64+

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 £16.14 and £21.52. Intermediate (Kia XCeed or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sherborne, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

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 £16.14 and £21.52. Intermediate (Kia XCeed or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sherborne, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

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