The cheapest and fastest trains from Sherborne to Gillingham
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£6
Fastest journey
15 m
Average duration
15 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
18 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sherborne to Gillingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sherborne to Gillingham will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
Of the 1 trains that leave Sherborne for Gillingham 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 18 km distance in an average of 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 15 m .
The slowest trains will take 15 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.
12:350h15Sherborne12:50Gillingham£61One-way0 changes
12:350h15Sherborne12:50Gillingham£61One-way0 changes
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sherborne to Gillingham
Trains from Sherborne to Gillingham run on average 3 times per day, taking around 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:51, the last at 23:44. The fastest train covers the 18 km distance in 15m.
Distance 18 km |
Average train duration 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 15m |
First train 5:51 |
Last train 23:44 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: South Western Railway from Sherborne to Gillingham trainsSouth Western Railway trains will get you between Sherborne and Gillingham from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Sherborne to Gillingham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sherborne to Gillingham 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 Gillingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Sherborne and Gillingham
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 18:00 Saturday 07:00 - 18:00 Sunday 09:30 - 17:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B2 Station. Some step-free access to all platforms - please check details. Step-free access to Platform 1 (most trains in both directions) via level access, or short ramp. Steps to Platform 2 (some trains in both directions) or step-free approximately 100m via barrow crossing with assistance only, when station is staffed.
- Accessible taxis: Pre-booked only
- 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
- 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 toilet opening hours are: Monday to Friday - 06:00 - 18:00 Saturday - 07:00 - 18:00 Sunday - 09:30 - 17:00
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: The waiting room is located in the ticket office building. The waiting room is heated and seating complies with the Code of Practice.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Forecourt, Station Road, off Le Neubourg Way (B3081)
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