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 Boston and takes around 11h.

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 $72 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $135 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 National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Cardiff, the bus ride to Sherborne takes 65 miles and will cost you around $24. From London, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 110 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 Boston and takes around 11h.

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 $72 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $135 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 National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Cardiff, the bus ride to Sherborne takes 65 miles and will cost you around $24. From London, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 110 miles.

Airports near Sherborne

Airlines serving Sherborne

KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,584 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (726 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (766 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,440 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,407 reviews)
GOL
Good (698 reviews)
Vueling
Good (800 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (497 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (159 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (494 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (99 reviews)
SunExpress
Good (105 reviews)
Corendon Airlines
Okay (10 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sherborne

Average rates range from around $114 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, 492 reviews)
$95+
The Queens Arms
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 185 reviews)
$182+
The Kings Arms
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, 272 reviews)
$152+
The Eastbury & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, 241 reviews)
$245+
The Hunters Moon
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 9 reviews)
$82+
Halfway House Inn Country Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1100 reviews)
$109+

Renting a car in Sherborne

Expect to pay $7.15 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 $85.85 and $114.47. 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 $7.15 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 $85.85 and $114.47. 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.