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
$121
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sherborne in January
Estimated hotel price
$121
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. The shortest flight to Sherborne from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 35h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sherborne, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Sherborne to London takes 1h 09m and costs around $109 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $204 for a 3h 09m 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 GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sherborne, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Sherborne takes 217 km and will cost you around $18. From London, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 225 km.

Plane

Although Sherborne doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 51 km from Sherborne. The shortest flight to Sherborne from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 35h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sherborne, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Sherborne to London takes 1h 09m and costs around $109 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $204 for a 3h 09m 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 GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sherborne, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Sherborne takes 217 km and will cost you around $18. From London, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Sherborne

Airlines serving Sherborne

KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,594 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (726 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (765 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,439 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,400 reviews)
GOL
Good (698 reviews)
Vueling
Good (801 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (498 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (160 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (495 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (99 reviews)
SunExpress
Good (105 reviews)
Corendon Airlines
Okay (9 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sherborne

Average rates range from around $186 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $232 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)
$144+
Halfway House Inn Country Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$147+
The Manor Hotel by Greene King Inns
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$139+
Hawk House
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$113+
The Terrace Lodge Hotel
2 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
$101+

Hiring a car in Sherborne

Expect to pay $2.85 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 $34.20 and $45.59. Mini (Citroen C1 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sherborne, while also 35% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.85 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 $34.20 and $45.59. Mini (Citroen C1 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sherborne, while also 35% cheaper than other types, on average.