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
$122
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sherborne in January
Estimated hotel price
$122
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. The shortest flight to Sherborne from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 32h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sherborne, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Sherborne to London takes 1h 35m and costs around $47 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $132 for a 3h 40m 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 GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sherborne, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Sherborne takes 110 miles and will cost you around $14. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 120 miles.

Plane

Although Sherborne doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 31 miles from Sherborne. The shortest flight to Sherborne from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 32h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sherborne, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Sherborne to London takes 1h 35m and costs around $47 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $132 for a 3h 40m 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 GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sherborne, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Sherborne takes 110 miles and will cost you around $14. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 120 miles.

Airports near Sherborne

Airlines serving Sherborne

KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,488 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (712 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (780 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,451 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,453 reviews)
GOL
Good (685 reviews)
Vueling
Good (815 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (511 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (491 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (154 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (97 reviews)
SunExpress
Good (106 reviews)
Corendon Airlines
Okay (13 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sherborne

Average rates range from around $183 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $233 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)
$146+
Halfway House Inn Country Lodge
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$162+
The Manor Hotel by Greene King Inns
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$115+
Hawk House
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$107+
The Terrace Lodge Hotel
2 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
$89+

Hiring a car in Sherborne

Expect to pay $2.82 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 $33.77 and $45.02. 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 $2.82 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 $33.77 and $45.02. Mini (Citroen C1 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sherborne, while also 35% cheaper than other types, on average.