How much is the train ticket from London to Sherborne?

The cheapest train tickets from London to Sherborne start from R 358. The average price for this train route is around R 1 015. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from London to Sherborne?

The average train journey time from London to Sherborne is 2h 12m, covering a distance of 179 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2h 11m and is operated by South Western Railway .

Which train operators serve the London to Sherborne route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 12 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to Sherborne?

The earliest train from London to Sherborne departs at 07:05. And the latest train departs at 20:20.

Train London to Sherborne from R 407

Next train departures

Next departures from London to Sherborne on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:20	Waterloo	2h 12m	17:32	Sherborne	Cheapest
Train	17:23	Waterloo	2h 11m	19:34	Sherborne	Fastest
Train	15:20	Waterloo	2h 12m	17:32	Sherborne	No tags
Train	15:50	Waterloo	2h 16m	18:06	Sherborne	No tags
Train	15:50	Waterloo	2h 16m	18:06	Sherborne	No tags

Next departures from London to Sherborne on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:20	Waterloo	2h 12m	11:32	Sherborne	Cheapest
Train	17:23	Waterloo	2h 11m	19:34	Sherborne	Fastest
Train	07:10	Waterloo	2h 22m	09:32	Sherborne	No tags
Train	07:10	Waterloo	2h 22m	09:32	Sherborne	No tags
Train	08:20	Waterloo	2h 12m	10:32	Sherborne	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 11:35 AM GMT.

Get from London to Sherborne

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 2 hours 12 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 358, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12train per day

2h 12mAverage duration

179 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Train Companies

South Western Railway

4/525 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi3.4

Based on 25 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the value for money but often complained with the Wi-Fi. South Western Railway ticket prices on this trip start at R 358

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from London to Sherborne by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from London to Sherborne?
The cheapest train tickets from London to Sherborne start from R 358. The average price for this train route is around R 1 015. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from London to Sherborne?
The average train journey time from London to Sherborne is 2h 12m, covering a distance of 179 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2h 11m and is operated by South Western Railway.
Which train operators serve the London to Sherborne route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 12 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to Sherborne?
The earliest train from London to Sherborne departs at 07:05. And the latest train departs at 20:20.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

14/12

R 557

15/12

R 549

Today

R 777

17/12

R 688

18/12

R 416

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R 419

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21/12

R 407

The cheapest trip from London to Sherborne was searched and found on 21 Dec 2025 with a price of R 407

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from London to Sherborne as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 407 to R 2 586 for a train ticket from London to Sherborne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 407, which is on 2025-12-21.