The average train between Sherborne and Reading takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Sherborne to Reading. 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 Sherborne and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sherborne is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Reading at 11:49 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 3m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Sherborne to Reading? 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 Sherborne to Reading. However, there are services departing from Sherborne station and arriving at Reading station via Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
Sherborne to Reading train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Sherborne station.
Sherborne to Reading train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Basingstoke station.
Book your Sherborne to Reading train tickets online with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Sherborne and Reading is 121.8 km. The road distance is 138 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Sherborne to Basingstoke hourly. Tickets cost £28–65 and the journey takes 1h 20m.