The average train between Portsmouth and Sherborne takes 2h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth and Sherborne. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 9:27 PM which arrives into Sherborne at 12:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Sherborne. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Sherborne station via Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
Portsmouth to Sherborne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Sherborne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Sherborne station.
Book your Portsmouth to Sherborne train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Portsmouth and Sherborne is 101.6 km. The road distance is 134 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Sherborne via Salisbury in around 2h 31m.