The average train between Plymouth and Sherborne takes 2h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth 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 Plymouth and Sherborne. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Sherborne at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Sherborne. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Sherborne station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
Plymouth to Sherborne train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to Sherborne train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Sherborne station.
Book your Plymouth to Sherborne train tickets online with Cross Country, South Western Railway and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Plymouth and Sherborne is 131.2 km. The road distance is 170 km.
You can take a train from Plymouth to Sherborne via Exeter St Davids in around 2h 47m.