Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Sherborne has to offer.

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
$86
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sherborne in October
Estimated hotel price
$86
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 9h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sherborne, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Sherborne to London takes 1h 35m and costs around $59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $119 for a 6h 27m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Sherborne using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Sherborne takes 140 miles and will cost you around $12. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 220 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 9h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sherborne, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Sherborne to London takes 1h 35m and costs around $59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $119 for a 6h 27m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Sherborne using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Sherborne takes 140 miles and will cost you around $12. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 220 miles.

Airports near Sherborne

BRSBristol
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Sherborne

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,799 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (621 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,068 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,159 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (262 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (642 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (161 reviews)
AccesRail
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Where to stay in Sherborne

Average rates range from around $125 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $191 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sherborne

Most booked hotels in Sherborne

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Folly Fields Farm B&B
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 407 reviews)
$81+
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The Kings Arms
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, 418 reviews)
$158+
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The Eastbury & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 411 reviews)
$167+
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The Hunters Moon
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 16 reviews)
$93+
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Manor Hotel by Greene King Inns
4 stars
Good (7.7, 1929 reviews)
$88+
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Hawk House
4 stars
Good (7.5, 553 reviews)
$82+
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Renting a car in Sherborne

Expect to pay $6.59 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 $79.04 and $105.39. The most frequently booked car type in Sherborne is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Opel Corsa or similar) are, on average, 8% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $6.59 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 $79.04 and $105.39. The most frequently booked car type in Sherborne is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Opel Corsa or similar) are, on average, 8% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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