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Compare coach and train for Salisbury to Sherborne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salisbury to Sherborne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £36 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £36, while a train costs an average of £36.
Distance: 51 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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£36 Average Price Cheapest | £11 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 15m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Sherborne take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 13m.
You'll arrive about 22m sooner (45m by train vs 1h 7m by car). Tickets start at around £36 compared to roughly £11 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.
Direct services run with South Western Railway.
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 Salisbury to Sherborne
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Trains from Salisbury to Sherborne run on average 5 times per day, taking around 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £36 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:17, the last at 23:09. The fastest train covers the 51 km distance in 39m.
Distance 51 km |
Average train duration 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 39m |
First train 0:17 |
Last train 23:09 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 35 days |
Train companies: South Western Railway from Salisbury to Sherborne trainsSouth Western Railway trains will get you between Salisbury and Sherborne from £36. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Salisbury to Sherborne train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salisbury 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 Salisbury and Sherborne
Most Salisbury to Sherborne trains use the Salisbury to Sherborne station pair. Use this guide to compare Salisbury and Sherborne train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Salisbury station do trains to Sherborne leave from?
Getting to Salisbury from Salisbury city centre
Salisbury train station facilities and services
Salisbury has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Salisbury.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Salisbury. ATMs are available at Salisbury.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Salisbury. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Salisbury: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Salisbury: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Salisbury: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - There is step free access to all platforms. Access to platforms 5 (for trains to Cardiff and the West of England) and 6 (for some services to Basingstoke and London Waterloo) are via level access. Access to all other platforms is via a subway with steep ramps. A staff operated powered wheelchair is available for customers who have difficulty using the ramps. Please speak to our assisted travel team or a member of station staff. 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: Yes.
Which Sherborne station do trains from Salisbury 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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