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 $104 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $48 for a 3h 04m 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 Exeter, the bus ride to Sherborne takes 110 miles and will cost you around $6. 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 $104 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $48 for a 3h 04m 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 Exeter, the bus ride to Sherborne takes 110 miles and will cost you around $6. From London, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 110 miles.

Airports near Sherborne

Airlines serving Sherborne

KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (715 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (773 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,445 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,435 reviews)
GOL
Good (687 reviews)
Vueling
Good (813 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (504 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (154 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (492 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (97 reviews)
SunExpress
Good (106 reviews)
Corendon Airlines
Okay (12 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 Grange at Oborne, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western
3 stars
Excellent (9, 326 reviews)
$123+
The Helyar Arms
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 486 reviews)
$99+
The Queens Arms
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 184 reviews)
$172+
The Eastbury Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, 239 reviews)
$219+
The Hunters Moon
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, 8 reviews)
$79+
Halfway House Inn Country Lodge
3 stars
Good (7.9, 1103 reviews)
$107+

Renting a car in Sherborne

Expect to pay $7.08 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 $84.94 and $113.26. 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 $7.08 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 $84.94 and $113.26. 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.