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 51 km from Sherborne. The shortest flight to Sherborne from the United States departs from New York and takes around 12h 35m.

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 $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $96 for a 6h 18m trip. Located 0.5 km from the city center, Sherborne is the busiest station in Sherborne. Another popular train station is Sherborne Yetminster, located 7 km from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Sherborne is to pick up a car rental 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 Cardiff, the bus ride to Sherborne takes 121 km and will cost you around $15. From Exeter, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 169 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 the United States departs from New York and takes around 12h 35m.

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 $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $96 for a 6h 18m trip. Located 0.5 km from the city center, Sherborne is the busiest station in Sherborne. Another popular train station is Sherborne Yetminster, located 7 km from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Sherborne is to pick up a car rental 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 Cardiff, the bus ride to Sherborne takes 121 km and will cost you around $15. From Exeter, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 169 km.

Airports near Sherborne

Airlines serving Sherborne

KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,478 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (710 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (781 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,448 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,455 reviews)
GOL
Good (685 reviews)
Vueling
Good (814 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (512 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (491 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (154 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (97 reviews)
Corendon Airlines
Okay (13 reviews)
SunExpress
Good (105 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sherborne

Average rates range from around $112 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 Grange at Oborne, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western
3 stars
Excellent (9, 325 reviews)
$111+
The Helyar Arms
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 482 reviews)
$95+
The Queens Arms
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 184 reviews)
$169+
The Eastbury Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, 237 reviews)
$217+
The Hunters Moon
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, 7 reviews)
$81+
Halfway House Inn Country Lodge
3 stars
Good (7.9, 1103 reviews)
$107+

Renting a car in Sherborne

Expect to pay $7.04 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 $84.49 and $112.65. 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 $7.04 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 $84.49 and $112.65. 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.