The average train between Bristol and Sherborne takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Bristol to Sherborne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Bristol and Sherborne. The earliest departure is at 5:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Sherborne at 12:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Sherborne. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Sherborne station via Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Bristol to Sherborne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Sherborne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Sherborne station.
Book your Bristol to Sherborne train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Bristol and Sherborne is 56.6 km. The road distance is 140 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Sherborne via Salisbury in around 2h 28m.