The average train between Chelmsford and Sherborne takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford and Sherborne. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Sherborne at 12:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 13m • 2 changes


3h 9m • 2 changes


3h 6m • 2 changes


3h 7m • 2 changes


3h 13m • 2 changes


3h 9m • 2 changes


3h 6m • 2 changes


3h 7m • 2 changes


3h 13m • 2 changes


3h 9m • 2 changes


3h 6m • 2 changes


3h 7m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Chelmsford to Sherborne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Sherborne. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Sherborne station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
Chelmsford to Sherborne train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Sherborne train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Sherborne station.
Book your Chelmsford to Sherborne train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Chelmsford and Sherborne is 225.3 km. The road distance is 245 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Sherborne via Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 37m.