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
$80
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sherborne in January
Estimated hotel price
$80
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 the United States departs from New York and takes around 10h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sherborne, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Sherborne to London takes 1h 28m and costs around $31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $144 for a 3h 09m trip. Located 0.3 miles from the city center, Sherborne is the busiest station in Sherborne. Another popular train station is Sherborne Yetminster, located 4 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Sherborne is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 110 miles 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 Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Sherborne takes 110 miles and will cost you around $17. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $13 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 the United States departs from New York and takes around 10h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sherborne, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Sherborne to London takes 1h 28m and costs around $31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $144 for a 3h 09m trip. Located 0.3 miles from the city center, Sherborne is the busiest station in Sherborne. Another popular train station is Sherborne Yetminster, located 4 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Sherborne is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 110 miles 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 Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Sherborne takes 110 miles and will cost you around $17. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 120 miles.

Airports near Sherborne

Airlines serving Sherborne

KLM
Good (838 reviews)
SWISS
Good (956 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,653 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,573 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,420 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (840 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (733 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (738 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,428 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,392 reviews)
GOL
Good (703 reviews)
Vueling
Good (802 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (488 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (162 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (503 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (103 reviews)
Corendon Airlines
Okay (9 reviews)
SunExpress
Good (105 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sherborne

Average rates range from around $111 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $154 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, 500 reviews)
$96+
The Queens Arms
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 187 reviews)
$172+
The Kings Arms
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, 269 reviews)
$153+
The Eastbury & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, 246 reviews)
$248+
The Hunters Moon
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 9 reviews)
$84+
Halfway House Inn Country Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1098 reviews)
$92+

Renting a car in Sherborne

Expect to pay $7.12 per gallon in Sherborne (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.40 and $113.87. The most frequently booked car type in Sherborne is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 9% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $7.12 per gallon in Sherborne (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.40 and $113.87. The most frequently booked car type in Sherborne is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 9% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.