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Compare train for Guildford to Sherborne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Guildford to Sherborne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £99 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 23m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £99, while a train costs an average of £99.
Distance: 138 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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£99 Average Price Cheapest | £27 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 12m sooner (1h 53m by train vs 2h 5m by car). Tickets start at around £99 compared to roughly £27 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Guildford to Sherborne
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Guildford to Sherborne run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £98 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 21:50. The fastest train covers the 138 km distance in 1h 56m.
Distance 138 km |
Average train duration 1h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £98 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 56m |
First train 5:20 |
Last train 21:50 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 7 days |
Train companies: South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Guildford to Sherborne trainsSouth Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Guildford and Sherborne from £98. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Guildford to Sherborne train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Guildford 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Guildford and Sherborne
Most Guildford to Sherborne trains use the Guildford to Sherborne station pair. Use this guide to compare Guildford and Sherborne train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Guildford station do trains to Sherborne leave from?
Getting to Guildford from Guildford city centre
Guildford train station facilities and services
Guildford has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Guildford.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Guildford.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Guildford.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Guildford: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Guildford: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Guildford: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is level access to the booking hall and all platforms from the main entrance in Walnut Tree Close. There is no step free access from the Guildford Park Road entrance. There is step free access to and interchange between all platforms via steep ramps. A staff operated powered wheelchair is available for customers. Please speak to a member of staff or our Assisted Travel team, Accessible taxis: The taxi rank is located outside the main station entrance (platform 2), 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.
Which Sherborne station do trains from Guildford arrive at?
Getting to Sherborne from Sherborne city centre
Sherborne is 1 km from Sherborne city centre. Public transport options include:
Sherborne train station facilities and services
Sherborne has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Sherborne.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Sherborne.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Sherborne.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Sherborne: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Sherborne: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Sherborne: 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.
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