The cheapest and fastest trains from Plymouth to Sherborne
Cheapest price
£55
Average price
£55
Fastest journey
2 h 31 m
Average duration
2 h 31 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
132 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Plymouth to Sherborne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Plymouth to Sherborne will cost around £55 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £55.
Of the 1 trains that leave Plymouth 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 132 km distance in an average of 2 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 31 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 31 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.


Live departures
Plymouth to Sherborne train times
The table below shows live departures for Plymouth to Sherborne trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 2 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:25 Plymouth | 2h31 | 06:56 Sherborne | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Plymouth to Sherborne
Trains from Plymouth to Sherborne run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:24, the last at 21:34. The fastest train covers the 132 km distance in 2h 31m.
Distance 132 km |
Average train duration 2h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 31m |
First train 05:24 |
Last train 21:34 |
Train companies: South Western Railway, Cross Country, first_great_western from Plymouth to Sherborne trainsSouth Western Railway, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Plymouth and Sherborne from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Plymouth to Sherborne train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Plymouth 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 Plymouth and Sherborne
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 20:00 Saturday 05:20 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith and Spar Supermarket
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and the station subway. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Station pay phones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4, Platform 7 and adjacent ticket counters.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Within accessible wc's
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 3 and 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the 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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