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
C$ 111
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sherborne in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 111
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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 9h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sherborne, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Sherborne to London takes 1h 08m and costs around C$ 98 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about C$ 88 for a 3h 39m trip. Located 0.5 km from the city centre, Sherborne is the busiest station in Sherborne. Another popular train station is Sherborne Yetminster, located 7 km from the centre.

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 DRIVALIA , 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 177 km and will cost you around C$ 15. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 25 for a journey of 193 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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 9h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sherborne, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Sherborne to London takes 1h 08m and costs around C$ 98 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about C$ 88 for a 3h 39m trip. Located 0.5 km from the city centre, Sherborne is the busiest station in Sherborne. Another popular train station is Sherborne Yetminster, located 7 km from the centre.

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 DRIVALIA , 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 177 km and will cost you around C$ 15. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 25 for a journey of 193 km.

Airports near Sherborne

Airlines serving Sherborne

KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,467 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,483 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (710 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (778 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,447 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,453 reviews)
GOL
Good (686 reviews)
Vueling
Good (814 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (514 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (492 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (152 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (97 reviews)
Corendon Airlines
Okay (13 reviews)
SunExpress
Good (104 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sherborne

Average rates range from around C$ 153 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 212 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sherborne

Most booked hotels in Sherborne

The Eastbury Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 299+
Half Moon, Sherborne by Marston's Inns
4 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
C$ 84+

Renting a car in Sherborne

Expect to pay C$ 2.56 per litre in Sherborne (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.72 and C$ 40.96. 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 Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.56 per litre in Sherborne (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.72 and C$ 40.96. 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 Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.