The cheapest and fastest trains from Bournemouth to Sherborne
Cheapest price
£30
Average price
£30
Fastest journey
2 h 36 m
Average duration
2 h 36 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
50 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bournemouth to Sherborne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bournemouth to Sherborne will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £30.
Of the 1 trains that leave Bournemouth for Sherborne every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 50 km distance in an average of 2 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 36 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 36 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
8:562h36Bournemouth11:32Sherborne£301One-way0 changes
8:562h36Bournemouth11:32Sherborne£301One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bournemouth to Sherborne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Sherborne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £29, and a coach costs an average of £36.
Distance: 50 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£32 Average Price Cheapest | £36 Average Price |
2h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Bournemouth to Sherborne train times
The table below shows live departures for Bournemouth to Sherborne trains for today, Thursday 4 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:56 Bournemouth | 2h36 | 10:32 Sherborne | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:22 Bournemouth | 2h11 | 22:33 Sherborne | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bournemouth to Sherborne
Trains from Bournemouth to Sherborne run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £29 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:19, the last at 22:12. The fastest train covers the 50 km distance in 2h 10m.
Distance 50 km |
Average train duration 1h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 2h 10m |
First train 5:19 |
Last train 22:12 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Train companies: South Western Railway, Cross Country from Bournemouth to Sherborne trainsSouth Western Railway, Cross Country trains will get you between Bournemouth and Sherborne from £29. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bournemouth to Sherborne train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bournemouth to Sherborne by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Sherborne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bournemouth and Sherborne
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:40 Saturday 05:40 - 20:40 Sunday 06:40 - 20:40
- Car Park: Premium
- Taxi: Yes
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B2 station. Level access to both sides of station from separate entrances. Long and steep ramped subway between platforms - up to 1:8 gradient Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on both platforms. The National key toilets are located on both platforms; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Southampton / Brockenhurst: Station entrance on Halfords side. To Poole: Station entrance on Asda side.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 12:30 Saturday 07:50 - 13:40 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Bournemouth: Christchurch Road (A35) Bus Stop by Bell Inn To Christchurch: Christchurch Road (A35) lay by outside Station
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 07:10 - 14:00 Friday 07:10 - 17:40 Saturday 08:00 - 15:00 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - There is step free access to both Platforms via ramps up to 1:14 gradient. Interchange between platforms is via a footbridge or using the ramps at the end of the platforms and using the level crossing. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible taxis: Must be pre-bookeed
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Road outside Station
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