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Shrewsbury to Sherborne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Shrewsbury and Sherborne takes 5h 22m and the fastest train takes 4h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Shrewsbury 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 22m
Duration
207 mi
Distance
£93
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)train train
  2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Salisburytrain train
  3. Take the train from Salisbury to Sherbornetrain train
5h 47m
£74–138

Shrewsbury to Sherborne train times

Trains run hourly between Shrewsbury and Sherborne. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Sherborne at 9:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Newport (S Wales) and take an average of 5h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway10h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway4h 52m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway4h 55m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway4h 47m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway4h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway4h 52m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway4h 55m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway4h 47m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway4h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway4h 52m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway4h 55m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway4h 47m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway4h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway4h 52m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway4h 55m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway4h 47m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway4h 41m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Shrewsbury 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.

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  • Distance: 207 mi
  • Duration: 5h 22m

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

You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Sherborne via Newport (S Wales) and Salisbury in around 5h 47m.

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