The average train between Leicester and Sherborne takes 4h and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester 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 Leicester and Sherborne. The earliest departure is at 5:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 8:43 PM which arrives into Sherborne at 12:30 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Leicester 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 Leicester to Sherborne. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Sherborne station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
Leicester to Sherborne train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Sherborne train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Sherborne station.
Book your Leicester to Sherborne train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Leicester and Sherborne is 210.8 km. The road distance is 352 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Sherborne via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 16m.