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The average train between Preston and Sherborne takes 5h 57m and the fastest train takes 4h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston 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.

5h 57m
Duration
328 mi
Distance
£123
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Sherbornetrain train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h 26m
£90–203

Preston to Sherborne train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Sherborne. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Sherborne at 9:30 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 5h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway12h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 56m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 33m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 30m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 56m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 33m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 30m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 56m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 33m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 30m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 56m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 33m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 30m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 28m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston 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.

Map of how to get from Preston to Sherborne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 327.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Sherborne, Dorset, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Sherborne via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 5h 26m.

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