How to travel from London to Sherborne

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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Sherborne

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Sherborne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $37 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, while a flight costs an average of $480.

Distance: 109 miles (177 km)

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Driving

$59

Average price

$37

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Cheapest

$480

Average price

$61

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(fuel + tolls)

2h 45m

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Fastest

2h 15m

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30m

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3h 24m

Average total duration

2h 54m

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30m

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4h 35m

Average total duration

2h 35m

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2h 0m

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2h 47m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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South Western Railway

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

Loganair

Most popular airline

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from London to Sherborne is a bus with an average price of $37.

This is compared to other travel options from London to Sherborne:

A bus is $23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Sherborne costing on average $59.

A bus is $444 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Sherborne costing on average $480.

The fastest way to travel from London to Sherborne is by train with an average journey time of 2h 45m.

Other travel options to Sherborne take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 24m.

Flight takes on average 4h 35m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between London and Sherborne including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from London to Sherborne among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 32m faster (2h 15m by train vs 2h 47m by car) and roughly $3 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($59 vs $61). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from London to Sherborne

How to get from London to Sherborne by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from London to Sherborne is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • South Western RailwayL79395
    2:20 PM2h14
    London Waterloo (WAT)
    4:34 PMSherborne station (SHE)
    $301One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • South Western RailwayL79395
    2:20 PM2h14
    London Waterloo (WAT)
    4:34 PMSherborne station (SHE)
    $301One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • South Western RailwayL79395
    2:20 PM2h14
    London Waterloo (WAT)
    4:34 PMSherborne station (SHE)
    $301One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • South Western RailwayL79352
    10:20 AM2h14
    London Waterloo (WAT)
    12:34 PMSherborne station (SHE)
    $341One-way
    0 transfers
  • South Western RailwayL79372
    12:20 PM2h14
    London Waterloo (WAT)
    2:34 PMSherborne station (SHE)
    $341One-way
    0 transfers
  • South Western RailwayL79450
    7:20 PM2h20
    London Waterloo (WAT)
    9:40 PMSherborne station (SHE)
    $341One-way
    0 transfers
  • South Western RailwayL79479 · SW603100
    10:20 PM3h27
    London Waterloo (WAT)
    1:47 AMSherborne station (SHE)
    $341One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from London to Sherborne

Travel to Sherborne easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Sherborne.

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There are 3 options to travel between London and Sherborne including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Sherborne is a bus with an average price of $37.

This is compared to other travel options from London to Sherborne:

A bus is $23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Sherborne costing on average $59.

A bus is $444 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Sherborne costing on average $480.

The fastest way to travel from London to Sherborne is by train with an average journey time of 2h 45m.

Other travel options to Sherborne take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 24m.

Flight takes on average 4h 35m.

The distance from London to Sherborne is approximately 109 miles (177 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Sherborne is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 6 flights per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Sherborne as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Sherborne:
  • Trains mostly depart from London Waterloo (WAT) and arrive in Sherborne station (SHE).
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Hammersmith Bridge Road and arrive in Yeovil, Central Road.
  • Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Exeter International Airport.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Fishbourne.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Sherborne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with South Western Railway to go to Sherborne by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Sherborne by bus.
  • Travel with Loganair, British Airways to go to Sherborne by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Sherborne with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
  • 2 direct buses per day with National Express.
Omio customers who travel from London to Sherborne often also extend their vacation to go to London Waterloo (WAT), Clapham Junction (CLJ), Southampton Central (SOU), Bath, Exeter. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Sherborne and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Sherborne to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
A stay of 2 to 3 days in Sherborne is typically enough to explore its historic sites, such as Sherborne Abbey, Sherborne Castle, and the town's charming architecture.

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